Nokia C21 vs Realme Note 50
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Note 50 leads — 19/100 vs 5/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Note 50 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.
Nokia C21
Realme Note 50
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Realme Note 50, the Realme Note 50 scores 14 points higher (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 50 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Note 50 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Note 50 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Realme Note 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, Realme UI T | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Note 50 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Note 50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Realme Note 50?
The Realme Note 50 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Realme Note 50?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Realme Note 50 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Realme Note 50?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Note 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.