Nokia C21 Plus vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; estimated prices are $260 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 56/100 vs 10/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $270
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 46 points higher (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2502910 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $260 | $270 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $10. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (49/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (71/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 46 points (56/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.