Nokia C21 vs Vivo Y500
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 5/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Nokia C21
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 31 points higher (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (61/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Vivo Y500?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Vivo Y500?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.