Nokia C21 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 44/100 vs 5/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Tecno Phantom X2
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 39 points higher (44/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
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 Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 39 points (44/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.