Nokia C21 vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 39/100 vs 5/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 34 points higher (39/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1030590 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $249 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.