Nokia C21 vs Realme 15T
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15T leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15T 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 210g).
Nokia C21
Realme 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme 15T, the Realme 15T scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15T leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15T leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15T leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 15T and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 15T and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Realme 15T?
The Realme 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme 15T?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme 15T — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme 15T?
The Realme 15T leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme 15T?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.