Nokia C21 vs Vivo S18e
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S18e leads — 31/100 vs 5/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S18e has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S18e has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Vivo S18e is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Nokia C21
Vivo S18e
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo S18e, the Vivo S18e scores 26 points higher (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S18e and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (58/100 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 S18e?
The Vivo S18e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 26 points (31/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo S18e?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo S18e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo S18e?
The Vivo S18e leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo S18e?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S18e is a better fit for everyday use.