Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 24/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 230g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 67 points higher (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 67 points (91/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.