Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads — 14/100 vs 10/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the ZTE Blade X1 5G scores 4 points higher (14/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (29/100 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 X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
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 X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (77/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.