Nokia C21 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads — 14/100 vs 5/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A50 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 25 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 25MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 195g
- Better camera (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Samsung Galaxy A50 scores 9 points higher (14/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 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 A50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 352871 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 25 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 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, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (15/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 edges out the Nokia C21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 leads on camera score (15/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.