Nokia C21 vs Nokia X30
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 23/100 vs 5/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Nokia X30
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 18 points higher (23/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (20/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nokia X30?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Nokia X30 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nokia X30?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.