alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
#3449
Nokia C21
#3374Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
Nokia C21
Performance
61.461.4
Camera
28.424.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
67.974.9
Connectivity
45.342.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.941.5
Summary
- The alcatel 1L Pro (2021) features a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Nokia C21 has a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Both devices use the same Unisoc SC9863A chipset, but the alcatel has a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor compared to the Nokia's 8 MP rear camera, although both have a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, with no fast charging support on either device.
- In terms of build quality, the alcatel has a plastic frame with a glass front, while the Nokia features an aluminum frame, which may offer slightly better durability.
- Both run on Android 11 (Go edition) and have similar connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L Pro (2021)
Nokia C21
General
Release Date
2021, June 25
2022, February 28
Announced
2021, June 25
2022, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
IMG8322
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.4 x 74.8 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.94 x 0.38 in)
169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity