Nokia C21 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 5/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
Nokia C21
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 70 points higher (75/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (56/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 70 points (75/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.