Nokia C21 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads — 22/100 vs 5/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 Pro has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4300 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 195g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Vivo Y23 Pro scores 17 points higher (22/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 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 Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 3000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (52/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (19/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 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 Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.