Nokia C21 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 5/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Nokia C21
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 70 points higher (75/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (74/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (56/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 70 points (75/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.