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).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 46 points (51/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21
Price unknown
Poco F7
$399
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.