Nokia C21 Plus vs Poco F8
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $260 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Poco F8
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 (92/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $260 | $499 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $239. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $239.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (72/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 (92/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Poco F8?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Poco F8?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.