Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $260 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 10/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 41 points (51/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $290

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 41 points higher (51/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 2612264
Geekbench Single 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 228 g
Price $260 $290
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290

Price difference: $30. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $30.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (77/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (77/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 41 points (51/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.