Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo S17
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S17 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Nokia C21 Plus
Vivo S17
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo S17, the Vivo S17 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 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 S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo S17?
The Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo S17?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S17 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo S17?
The Vivo S17 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo S17?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.