Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C21 Plus leads — 10/100 vs 7/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C21 Plus has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP.
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3200 mAh
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 165g vs 178g
- Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Nokia C21 Plus scores 3 points higher (10/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (12/100 vs 0/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 165 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknownperformance
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 ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (93/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia C21 Plus edges out the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.