Nokia C21 vs Poco M7
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Nokia C21
Poco M7
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco M7, the Poco M7 scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Price | — | $110 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (56/100 vs 20/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco M7?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco M7 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco M7?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.