Nokia C21 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 5/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Nokia C21
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 47 points higher (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 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 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5100 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 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 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 47 points (52/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.