Nokia C22 vs Nokia XR21
The Nokia C22 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 30/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C22 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C22 doesn't; the Nokia C22 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Nokia C22
Nokia XR21
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nokia C22 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 16 points higher (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C22 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C22 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia C22 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 231 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C22
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C22
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C22
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Nokia C22 (67/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Nokia C22 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C22 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C22 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C22 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 is noticeably better than the Nokia C22 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia C22 and the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C22 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C22 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C22 over the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia C22 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.