Nokia C21 vs Poco F8 Pro

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 5/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 66 points (71/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Poco F8 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 66
Design 51
Value for money 73
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 66 points higher (71/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Poco F8 Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3033306
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6210 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Price $529
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21
Price unknown
Poco F8 Pro
$529
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (66/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 66 points (71/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco F8 Pro?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F8 Pro?

The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco F8 Pro?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for active users.