Nokia C21 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 5/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 18 points higher (23/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 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 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.