Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A35 leads — 16/100 vs 5/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000).
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade A35
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the ZTE Blade A35 scores 11 points higher (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 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 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc SC9863A1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A35 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 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 ZTE Blade A35?
The ZTE Blade A35 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.