Nokia C21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 5/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Nokia C21
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 72 points higher (77/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4592636 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $860 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (56/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 72 points (77/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.