Nokia C21 Plus vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 24/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 56 points higher (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 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 / 1TB | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 56 points (80/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.