Nokia C21 vs Realme Neo8
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 66/100 vs 5/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Nokia C21
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 61 points higher (66/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (69/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (56/100 vs 31/100).
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 Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 61 points (66/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme Neo8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users.