Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Nokia XR21
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Nokia XR21 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 30/100 vs 6/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 231g).
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 180g vs 231g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 11/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 24 points higher (30/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB / 2GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (35/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 24 points (30/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nokia XR21 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.