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.
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
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.
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.