Nokia C21 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 5/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Nothing Phone (2)
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 39 points higher (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 39 points (44/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.