Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads — 22/100 vs 5/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G scores 17 points higher (22/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $265 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.