Nokia C21 Plus vs Vivo Y500s
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $260 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500s leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500s has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Vivo Y500s
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $230 vs $260
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 92/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo Y500s scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (77/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $260 | $230 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $30. Vivo Y500s is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (57/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (77/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y500s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Vivo Y500s?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y500s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Vivo Y500s?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.