Nokia C21 vs Redmi A1+
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1+ leads — 13/100 vs 5/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000).
Nokia C21
Redmi A1+
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi A1+, the Redmi A1+ scores 8 points higher (13/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $80 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 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 A1+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi A1+?
The Redmi A1+ edges out the Nokia C21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi A1+?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi A1+ — 13/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi A1+?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.