Nokia C21 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).
Nokia C21 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 178g vs 224g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 63 points (87/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.