Nokia C21 Plus vs Redmi A1
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; estimated prices are $260 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1 leads — 13/100 vs 10/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Nokia C21 Plus
Redmi A1
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $100 vs $260
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Redmi A1, the Redmi A1 scores 3 points higher (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 leads (36/100 vs 12/100). 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, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $260 | $100 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $160. Redmi A1 is cheaper by $160.
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, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (77/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi A1?
The Redmi A1 edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi A1?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Redmi A1?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.