Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade V70
Comparing the Nokia C21 (2022) and the ZTE Blade V70 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V70 leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V70 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Blade V70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade V70
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade V70, the ZTE Blade V70 scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 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 V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 5W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 8.2×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V70
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V70
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70
- 5000 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 V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
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 V70?
The ZTE Blade V70 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 V70?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade V70 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Blade V70?
The ZTE Blade V70 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade V70?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.