Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime leads — 7/100 vs 5/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A7 Prime has the bigger battery (3200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 16 MP; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 3200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 165g vs 195g
- Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime scores 2 points higher (7/100 vs 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, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 165 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 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, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 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 A7 Prime?
The ZTE Blade A7 Prime edges out the Nokia C21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.