Nokia C21 vs Poco C40
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 5/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Poco C40
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco C40, the Poco C40 scores 6 points higher (11/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
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 Poco C40?
The Poco C40 edges out the Nokia C21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco C40?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco C40?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.