Nokia C21 Plus vs Poco M6 Plus

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).

The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (41/100 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, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Poco M6 Plus
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 10W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 205 g
Price $260
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (77/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.