Nokia C21 Plus vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 10/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 1S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Nokia C21 Plus
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 178g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 25 points higher (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 166 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (32/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 25 points (35/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.