Nokia C21 vs Poco X7
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco X7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 leads — 35/100 vs 5/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Poco X7
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco X7, the Poco X7 scores 30 points higher (35/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 823173 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.3×74.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | $279 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X7
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco X7?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Poco X7 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco X7?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.