alcatel 1S (2021)
#3264
Nokia C21
#3374Category Breakdown
alcatel 1S (2021)
Nokia C21
Performance
63.761.4
Camera
28.424.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.124.2
Build
67.974.9
Connectivity
53.042.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.541.5
Summary
- The alcatel 1S (2021) and Nokia C21 both feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the alcatel offers a more capable camera setup with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Nokia's 8 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording versus the Nokia's 720p.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, while the Nokia utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A, with the alcatel providing slightly better processing power.
- The alcatel also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Nokia's 3000 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
- Both devices run Android 11, but the Nokia C21 operates on the Go edition, which is optimized for lower RAM configurations.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Nokia has an aluminum frame, adding a slight edge in durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1S (2021)
Nokia C21
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2022, February 28
Announced
2021, January 12
2022, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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
Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB 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/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 2.98 x 0.35 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
Elegant Black, 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 42.2/5.76 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
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity