Nokia C21 vs Oppo Reno5 5G
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Oppo Reno5 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno5 5G leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno5 5G has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno5 5G is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Oppo Reno5 5G
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Oppo Reno5 5G, the Oppo Reno5 5G scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Oppo Reno5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 65W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 159.1×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $480 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Oppo Reno5 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Oppo Reno5 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno5 5G
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- 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 Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno5 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Oppo Reno5 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Oppo Reno5 5G — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Oppo Reno5 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno5 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.