Nokia C21 vs Vivo Y19s

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y19s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y19s leads — 20/100 vs 5/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y19s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.

The Vivo Y19s is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo Y19s
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia C21 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y19s better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo Y19s, the Vivo Y19s scores 15 points higher (20/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C21: The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y19s: The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Vivo Y19s
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W
Main camera 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 15
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 199 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y19s
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y19s
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y19s
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C21
Price unknown
Vivo Y19s
$110
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19s significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo Y19s?

The Vivo Y19s is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo Y19s — 20/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo Y19s?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y19s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.