Nokia C21 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 21/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 30 Premier has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 30 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Nokia C21
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 48 points higher (69/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (53/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 48 points (69/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.