Nokia C21 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 5/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 63 points higher (68/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 63 points (68/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.