Nokia C21 Plus vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). 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 Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.