Nokia C21 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 19/100 vs 5/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C21
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 14 points higher (19/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $89 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.