Nokia C21 vs Redmi Note 8T

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 8T leads — 16/100 vs 5/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 8T has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Note 8T has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.

The Redmi Note 8T is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Nokia C21 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g

  • Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Redmi Note 8T scores 11 points higher (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (96/100 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 8T notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Redmi Note 8T
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC no yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 190 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21
Price unknown
Redmi Note 8T
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 8T notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (25/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8T is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 8T?

The Redmi Note 8T is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi Note 8T?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 8T?

The Redmi Note 8T leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi Note 8T?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.