Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Nokia C21 (2022) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade V50
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $351 |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.