Nokia C21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; estimated prices are $260 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads — 14/100 vs 10/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Cheaper: $260 vs $350
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Better main camera: 25MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 178g
- Better camera (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Samsung Galaxy A50 scores 4 points higher (14/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). 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 A50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 352871 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 25 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 166 g | |
| Price | $260 | $350 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $90. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $90.
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 A50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (15/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 leads on camera score (15/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.