Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Blade A53 vs Nokia C21 Plus
Comparison between ZTE Blade A53 and Nokia C21 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Nokia.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade A53, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE Blade A53, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Nokia C21 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against LPDDR4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 112,000 Best value | 109,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | 725 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Green | Cyan, Grey, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.7 mm | 164.8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.1 % | 82.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 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 | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD, Scratch Resistant, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, 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 American Head | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.65 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Blade A53 | C21 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA-1433, TA-1431, TA-1426, TA-1424 |
