Nokia C21 Plus vs Poco C40
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Poco C40
- Lighter: 178g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Poco C40, the Poco C40 scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco C40?
The Poco C40 edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Poco C40?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Poco C40?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.