Nokia C21 vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 56/100 vs 5/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 51 points higher (56/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2502910 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 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 | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $270 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (49/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 51 points (56/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.