Nokia C21 Plus vs ZTE V70

The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE V70 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810; estimated prices are $260 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE V70 leads — 25/100 vs 10/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V70 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE V70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.

The ZTE V70 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 92
ZTE V70
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 50
Design 60
Value for money 89
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $299

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE V70 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the ZTE V70, the ZTE V70 scores 15 points higher (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V70 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V70 leads (50/100 vs 12/100). 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 V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE V70 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE V70 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

Nokia C21 Plus: The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V70: The ZTE V70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Plus ZTE V70
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 810
AnTuTu 569913
Geekbench Single 684
Geekbench Multi 1900
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 10W 66W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 11, MyOS 11.5
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 192 g
Price $260 $299
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE V70
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE V70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE V70
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21 Plus
$260
ZTE V70
$299

Price difference: $39. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $39.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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 V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the ZTE V70 (77/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE V70 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE V70?

The ZTE V70 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the ZTE V70?

The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE V70 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the ZTE V70?

The ZTE V70 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the ZTE V70?

The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.