Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade A52
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A52 leads — 9/100 vs 5/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A52 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A52 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade A52
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the ZTE Blade A52 scores 4 points higher (9/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 leads (36/100 vs 0/100). 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, the ZTE Blade A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- 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, the ZTE Blade A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (56/100 vs 32/100).
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 A52?
The ZTE Blade A52 edges out the Nokia C21 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 9/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.