Nokia C21 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $260 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 10/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $660

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 65 points higher (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3981427
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2688
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 178 g 230 g
Price $260 $660
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660

Price difference: $400. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (77/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 65 points (75/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.