Nokia C21 Plus vs Redmi A7
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; estimated prices are $260 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Redmi A7
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Cheaper: $99 vs $260
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Redmi A7, the Redmi A7 scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $260 | $99 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $161. Redmi A7 is cheaper by $161.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (42/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (77/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi A7?
The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi A7?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Redmi A7?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.