Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo Y500
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $260 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $345
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $260 | $345 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $85. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $85.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (61/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo Y500?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo Y500?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.