Nokia C21 vs Poco C85
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 5/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C21
Poco C85
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco C85, the Poco C85 scores 21 points higher (26/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 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 C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 21 points (26/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco C85?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco C85 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco C85?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.