Nokia 8 vs Nokia C21
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 has the bigger battery (3090 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Nokia 8
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 3090 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia C21, the Nokia 8 scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C21
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C21?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Nokia C21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C21?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia C21 — 21/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia C21?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.