Nokia C21 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; estimated prices are $260 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (4160 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 15
Design 60
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $350

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 4160 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2400x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4160 mAh
Charging 10W 20W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 10
Brightness (peak) 430 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 192 g
Price $260 $350
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
$350

Price difference: $90. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $90.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (29/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (77/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.