Nokia C21 Plus vs Nokia X30
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 10/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Nokia X30
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (20/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 13 points higher (23/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nokia X30?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nokia X30 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nokia X30?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.