Nokia C21 vs Redmi Note 10S
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 10S leads — 22/100 vs 5/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 10S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Note 10S has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Redmi Note 10S
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 195g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Redmi Note 10S scores 17 points higher (22/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S leads (93/100 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, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 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, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi Note 10S leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.