Nokia C21 vs Poco X4 NFC

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X4 NFC leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X4 NFC has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Poco X4 NFC
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco X4 NFC, the Poco X4 NFC scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X4 NFC: The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Poco X4 NFC
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 8 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco X4 NFC
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco X4 NFC
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Poco X4 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Poco X4 NFC (56/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco X4 NFC?

The Poco X4 NFC significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco X4 NFC?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco X4 NFC — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco X4 NFC?

The Poco X4 NFC leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco X4 NFC?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X4 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.