Nokia C21 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Nokia C21
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $355 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.