Nokia C21 vs Redmi 3S
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 3S leads — 12/100 vs 5/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 3S has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi 3S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Redmi 3S
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 144g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (14/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi 3S, the Redmi 3S scores 7 points higher (12/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 3S leads (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 827 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 144 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 3S is a bit better (14/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 3S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi 3S?
The Redmi 3S edges out the Nokia C21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi 3S?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi 3S — 12/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi 3S?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 3S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.