Nokia C21 Plus vs Nokia G42
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $260 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 24/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G42 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Nokia G42
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $150 vs $260
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (54/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 15 points higher (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (54/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $260 | $150 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $110. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $110.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia G42 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (54/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nokia G42?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nokia G42?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G42 is a better fit for everyday use.