Nokia C21 vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $661 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21
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In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.