Nokia C21 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 21/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Nokia C21
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 49 points higher (70/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nokia C21
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 39/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (72/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 49 points (70/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.