Nokia C21 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C21 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.