Nokia C21 vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 5/100 (a 83-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Redmi K100 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 83 points higher (88/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 83 points (88/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.