Nokia C21 vs Poco C65
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 25/100 vs 5/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Poco C65
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco C65, the Poco C65 scores 20 points higher (25/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C65 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 262000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $99 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C65 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 20 points (25/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco C65?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco C65 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco C65?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.