Nokia C21 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Nokia C21 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 5/100.

Both devices scored the same rating of 5/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 56
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C21 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

The Nokia C21 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 received the same MobileRank rating — 5/100. 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C21 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 466x466
Refresh rate
Battery 3000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm
Weight 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia C21
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C21
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

Both devices scored 5/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3.

What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.