Nokia C21 Plus vs Realme 14
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; estimated prices are $260 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C21 Plus
Realme 14
- Lighter: 178g vs 189g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $229 vs $260
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $260 | $229 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $31. Realme 14 is cheaper by $31.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Realme 14?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme 14 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Realme 14?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 14 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.