Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade A72 4G
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade A72 4G (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A72 4G leads — 17/100 vs 5/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A72 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade A72 4G, the ZTE Blade A72 4G scores 12 points higher (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade A72 4G 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 A72 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (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 A72 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 11, MiFavor 11 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| 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 A72 4G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A72 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 A72 4G 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 A72 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A72 4G (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 A72 4G?
The ZTE Blade A72 4G 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 A72 4G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade A72 4G — 17/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade A72 4G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A72 4G is a better fit for everyday use.