Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Blade A35
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A35 leads — 16/100 vs 10/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Blade A35
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Blade A35, the ZTE Blade A35 scores 6 points higher (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 leads (36/100 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 ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc SC9863A1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Blade A35?
The ZTE Blade A35 edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.