Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $260 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 10/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $220 vs $260
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 33 points higher (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $260 | $220 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $40. Vivo Y500 Pro is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (67/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.