Nokia C21 vs Poco F8
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 5/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C21
Poco F8
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 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 F8, the Poco F8 scores 56 points higher (61/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 56 points (61/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco F8?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco F8?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.