Nokia C21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 5/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Nokia C21
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 67 points higher (72/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (69/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (56/100 vs 12/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 67 points (72/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.