Nokia C21 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads — 14/100 vs 5/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade X1 5G has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Overall rating 5/100
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the ZTE Blade X1 5G scores 9 points higher (14/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (12/100 vs 0/100). 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 X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 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 X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G edges out the Nokia C21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.