Nokia C21 vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 5/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno12 (China) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 195g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 36 points higher (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 36 points (41/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.