Nokia C21 vs Poco F7
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 5/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nokia C21
Poco F7
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 46 points higher (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2205289 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6694 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $399 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (40/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (56/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 46 points (51/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco F7?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco F7 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco F7?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.