Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.