Nokia C21 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 5/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 21 points higher (26/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (83/100 vs 56/100).
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 Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 21 points (26/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.