Nokia C21 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads — 7/100 vs 5/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Nokia C21
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia C21 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the ZTE Libero 5G III scores 2 points higher (7/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (15/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C21 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100).
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 Libero 5G III?
The ZTE Libero 5G III edges out the Nokia C21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nokia C21 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Nokia C21 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.