Nokia C21 vs Oppo A38
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Oppo A38 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A38 leads — 26/100 vs 5/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A38 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo A38 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Oppo A38
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Oppo A38, the Oppo A38 scores 21 points higher (26/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Oppo A38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 720 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $129 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo A38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo A38
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Oppo A38
- 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, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo A38 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo A38 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 21 points (26/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Oppo A38?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Oppo A38 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Oppo A38?
The Oppo A38 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Oppo A38?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A38 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.