Nokia C21 vs Poco F7 Pro

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 21/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 220g).

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 59 points (80/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 53
Value for money
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 87
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 220g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco F7 Pro, the Poco F7 Pro scores 59 points higher (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Poco F7 Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2180606
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm
Weight 195 g 220 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Poco F7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21
Price unknown
Poco F7 Pro
$499
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7 Pro?

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 59 points (80/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco F7 Pro?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Poco F7 Pro — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7 Pro?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco F7 Pro?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.