Nokia C21 vs Redmi A7
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 leads — 26/100 vs 5/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.
Nokia C21
Redmi A7
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi A7, the Redmi A7 scores 21 points higher (26/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $99 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi A7?
The Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 21 points (26/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi A7?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi A7?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.