Nokia C21 vs Realme C100 4G
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme C100 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Nokia C21
Realme C100 4G
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme C100 4G, the Realme C100 4G scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme C100 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (56/100 vs 26/100).
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 C100 4G?
The Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme C100 4G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme C100 4G — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme C100 4G?
The Realme C100 4G leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme C100 4G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.