Nokia C21 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.