Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Design has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 10W vs 5W
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 V80 Design significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 V80 Design (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.