Nokia C21 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 5/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 228g).
Nokia C21
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Lighter: 195g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 46 points higher (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $290 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (56/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 46 points (51/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.