Nokia C21 vs Redmi A3X
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A3X leads — 13/100 vs 5/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3X has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000).
Nokia C21
Redmi A3X
- 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 A3X, the Redmi A3X scores 8 points higher (13/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X 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 A3X significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $80 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 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, 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 A3X significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi A3X 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 A3X?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi A3X — 13/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi A3X?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.