Nokia C21 Plus vs Redmi 7A
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $260 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 7A leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C21 Plus is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Nokia C21 Plus
Redmi 7A
- Overall rating 10/100
- Lighter: 165g vs 178g
- Cheaper: $90 vs $260
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Redmi 7A, the Redmi 7A scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Redmi 7A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 795 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 165 g | |
| Price | $260 | $90 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 7A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7A
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $170. Redmi 7A is cheaper by $170.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi 7A?
The Redmi 7A edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi 7A?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi 7A — 11/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Redmi 7A?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.