Nokia C21 vs Redmi A5
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 13/100 vs 5/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.
Nokia C21
Redmi A5
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 8 points higher (13/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 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 A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $90 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 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 A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 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 A5?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi A5?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.