Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pop 5S vs Nokia C21
Comparison between Tecno Pop 5S and Nokia C21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pop 5S, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 195 g
Nokia C21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 109,200
- against 27,600
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9832E | 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 | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 27,600 | 109,200 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 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 | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Blue | Blue, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 148 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.8 % | 77.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, 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, Galileo | 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, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | 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 | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pop 5S | C21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA-1356, TA-1352 |
