Nokia C21 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 21/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 43 points higher (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
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In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 43 points (64/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.