Nokia C21 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 35/100 vs 5/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Nokia C21
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 17/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 30 points higher (35/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi Note 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 809091 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $230 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (56/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 30 points (35/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.