Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads — 43/100 vs 5/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
OnePlus Nord 3
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Nord 3, the OnePlus Nord 3 scores 38 points higher (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OnePlus Nord 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1542660 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $339 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 38 points (43/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Nord 3 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The OnePlus Nord 3 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.