Nokia C21 Plus vs Redmi Note 12
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 leads — 43/100 vs 24/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C21 Plus
Redmi Note 12
- Lighter: 178g vs 188g
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (13/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Redmi Note 12, the Redmi Note 12 scores 19 points higher (43/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (13/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (13/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Redmi Note 12?
The Redmi Note 12 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Redmi Note 12?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.