Nokia C21 vs OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.9×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $292 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.