The verdict
Your pick: Nokia C21, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia C02, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Nokia C21, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 77.5 %
- against 72.4 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 10 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
- against Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P30 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 109,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Grey | Blue, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 10 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.2 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 148.7 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.4 % | 77.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | — |
Battery
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C02 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA-1356, TA-1352 |
