Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 194g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 21 points (31/100 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 Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g 194 g
Price $260
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
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 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (77/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.