Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C21 Plus leads — 10/100 vs 7/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 4000); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 207g).
Nokia C21 Plus
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 178g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Nokia C21 Plus scores 3 points higher (10/100 vs 7/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (77/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nokia C21 Plus edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III 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 Libero 5G III?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.