Nokia C21 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 5/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 38 points higher (43/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 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 Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (49/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (67/100 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 Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 38 points (43/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.