Nokia C21 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 21/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Overall rating 21/100
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 63 points higher (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
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In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 63 points (84/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.