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 — 80/100 vs 21/100 (a 59-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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Nokia C21 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 59 points higher (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 59 points (80/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
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 (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.