Nokia C21 vs Poco F7 Ultra
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 5/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 212g).
Nokia C21
Poco F7 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 212g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 66 points higher (71/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2931492 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 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 | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 212 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 66 points (71/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.