Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade A54
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A54 (2023) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A54 leads — 17/100 vs 5/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A54 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the ZTE Blade A54 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade A54
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade A54, the ZTE Blade A54 scores 12 points higher (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A54 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 A54 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 A54 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A54 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade A54 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A54
- Main: —
- Front: 2MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A54
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A54
- 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 A54 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 A54 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A54 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
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 A54?
The ZTE Blade A54 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Blade A54?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade A54 — 17/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade A54?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A54 is a better fit for everyday use.