Nokia C21 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Nokia C21
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.