Nokia C21 vs Redmi 4A
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi 4A (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 4A leads — 10/100 vs 5/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 4A has the bigger battery (3120 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi 4A is noticeably lighter (131g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Redmi 4A
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 3120 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 131g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi 4A, the Redmi 4A scores 5 points higher (10/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi 4A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 488 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 139.9×70.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 131 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 4A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 4A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi 4A
- 3120 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 4A significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi 4A?
The Redmi 4A edges out the Nokia C21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi 4A?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi 4A — 10/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi 4A?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 4A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.