Nokia C21 Plus vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 20C leads — 16/100 vs 10/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000).

The Tecno Spark 20C edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Tecno Spark 20C scores 6 points higher (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Tecno Spark 20C
Processor Unisoc MediaTek
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 13
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g
Price $260
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (77/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Tecno Spark 20C edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.