Nokia C21 Plus vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $260 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 27 points (37/100 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 Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $662

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 228 g
Price $260 $662
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $402. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $402.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.