Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Ace 7
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 72/100 vs 5/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
OnePlus Ace 7
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 67 points higher (72/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OnePlus Ace 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16, ColorOS 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Ace 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Ace 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (80/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
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 OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 67 points (72/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Ace 7?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Ace 7?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.