Nokia C21 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 9S leads — 20/100 vs 5/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9S has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Nokia C21
Redmi Note 9S
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 5020 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Redmi Note 9S scores 15 points higher (20/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S 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 9S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 9S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 9S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Redmi Note 9S leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.