Nokia C21 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 5/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 66 points higher (71/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (73/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 66 points (71/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.