Nokia C21 Plus
#3034
Ulefone Armor X8
#4017Category Breakdown
Nokia C21 Plus
Ulefone Armor X8
Performance
61.568.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.136.0
Build
91.50.2
Connectivity
42.166.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.336.9
Summary
- The Nokia C21 Plus features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Ulefone Armor X8 has a smaller 5.7-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1440 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C21 Plus is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Armor X8 utilizes the Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25, with the latter providing better CPU performance.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Armor X8 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and an 8 MP front camera compared to the C21 Plus's 5 MP selfie camera.
- The Armor X8 also boasts a larger 5080 mAh battery compared to the C21 Plus's 4000 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- The C21 Plus runs on Android 11 (Go edition), while the Armor X8 operates on an older Android 10.
- Build quality differs as well, with the C21 Plus featuring an aluminum frame and a lighter weight, while the Armor X8 is heavier and designed for rugged use.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
Ulefone Armor X8
General
Release Date
2022, February 28
2020, October 06
Announced
2022, February 28
2020, October 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000/5050 mAh
Li-Po 5080 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
160.3 x 79 x 13.8 mm (6.31 x 3.11 x 0.54 in)
Weight
178 g
256.3 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
Black, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass