Nokia C21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; estimated prices are $260 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $215 vs $260
- Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Samsung Galaxy A21s scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s 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 Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $260 | $215 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $45. Samsung Galaxy A21s is cheaper by $45.
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 Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (25/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (77/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.