Nokia C21 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Realme GT7 (China)
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.