Nokia C21 Plus vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 66
Value for money
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money 80
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (77/100 vs 22/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Unisoc Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 2998904
Geekbench Single 2746
Geekbench Multi 8431
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 15
NFC no
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 178 g
Launch price $760
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21 Plus
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (90/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (77/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.