Nokia C21 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Nokia C21 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 5/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 32 points higher (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (81/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 32 points (37/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.