Nokia C21 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 5/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C21
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 74 points higher (79/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 74 points (79/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.