Nokia C21 Plus vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 10/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 30 points higher (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (44/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 30 points (40/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.