Nokia C21 Plus vs Poco X7
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco X7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra; estimated prices are $260 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Poco X7
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $279
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Poco X7, the Poco X7 scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Poco X7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Poco X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 823173 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.3×74.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $260 | $279 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X7
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $19. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $19.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Poco X7 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Poco X7?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco X7 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Poco X7?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.