Nokia C21 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads — 17/100 vs 5/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (4160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4160 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G scores 12 points higher (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (86/100 vs 55/100). 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, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 430 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.