Nokia C21 Plus vs Redmi Note 10S
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $260 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 10S leads — 22/100 vs 10/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 10S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Redmi Note 10S
- Lighter: 178g vs 179g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $250 vs $260
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Redmi Note 10S scores 12 points higher (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S 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, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $260 | $250 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $10. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $10.
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, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.