Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V80 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Overall rating 5/100
- 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 V80 Pro, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 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 V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 V80 Pro?
The ZTE Blade V80 Pro 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 V80 Pro?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The ZTE Blade V80 Pro leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.