Nokia C21 Plus vs Xiaomi 17
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 24/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 178g vs 191g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 63 points higher (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.