The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia C21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 109,200
- against 23,600
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- against 5 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC7331E | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-400 MP2 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 23,600 | 109,200 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | 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 | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Lavender, Black, Purple | Blue, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 169.9 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 77.5 % | 77.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
Battery
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | 10 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | 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 Hotspot | 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, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 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 | 0.36 W/kg Best value | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.44 W/kg Best value | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C10 | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1342 | TA-1356, TA-1352 |
