Blackview S8
#3782
Nokia C21
#3374Category Breakdown
Blackview S8
Nokia C21
Performance
64.261.4
Camera
27.924.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.624.2
Build
77.874.9
Connectivity
41.842.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.541.5
Summary
- The Blackview S8 features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the Nokia C21 has a plastic back, making it slightly less robust.
- In terms of display, the S8 has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, whereas the C21 offers a larger 6.52-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the S8 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6750T chipset and 4GB of RAM, outperforming the C21's Unisoc SC9863A and options of 2GB or 3GB RAM.
- The S8's camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, while the C21 has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the S8 at 3180 mAh and the C21 at 3000 mAh, but the S8 supports 10W charging compared to the C21's lack of fast charging.
- Finally, the S8 runs on Android 7.0, while the C21 benefits from a more recent Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview S8
Nokia C21
General
Release Date
2017
2022, February 28
Announced
2017
2022, February 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 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
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
IMG8322
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
8 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
3180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.33 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, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity