Nokia C21 vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A01 leads — 10/100 vs 5/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Overall rating 5/100
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 146g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Samsung Galaxy A01 scores 5 points higher (10/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 leads (100/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 795 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 146 g | |
| Price | — | $110 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Samsung Galaxy A01 edges out the Nokia C21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 10/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.