Nokia C21 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 5/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 49 points higher (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 49 points (54/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.