Nokia C21 Plus vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 24/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (95/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (91/100 vs 39/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (95/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 70 points (94/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.