Nokia C21 Plus vs Poco M7

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; estimated prices are $260 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).

The Poco M7 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 M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 224g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $260

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Poco M7, the Poco M7 scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco M7: The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Poco M7
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 467392
Geekbench Single 466
Geekbench Multi 1396
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 224 g
Price $260 $110
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Poco M7
$110

Price difference: $150. Poco M7 is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (53/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco M7?

The Poco M7 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 M7?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco M7 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco M7?

The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Poco M7?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.