Nokia C21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 5/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nokia C21
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 58 points higher (63/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (56/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 58 points (63/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.