Nokia C21 vs Vivo S17

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S17 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).

The Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo S17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 195g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo S17, the Vivo S17 scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Vivo S17
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 195 g 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo S17?

The Vivo S17 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo S17?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo S17 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo S17?

The Vivo S17 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo S17?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.