Nokia C21 Plus vs Oppo A38
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $260 and $129. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Oppo A38
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $129 vs $260
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Oppo A38, the Oppo A38 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 720 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $260 | $129 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A38
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $131. Oppo A38 is cheaper by $131.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Oppo A38 (77/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Oppo A38?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Oppo A38 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Oppo A38?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.