Nokia C21 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 5/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP.
Nokia C21
Xiaomi 11i
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 29 points higher (34/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 67W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 29 points (34/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.