Nokia C21
#3374
Xiaomi Redmi Note
#4527Category Breakdown
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Redmi Note
Performance
61.450.0
Camera
24.219.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.7
Build
74.987.5
Connectivity
42.137.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.532.8
Summary
- The Nokia C21 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.5-inch display of the Xiaomi Redmi Note, both with similar resolutions but the C21 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C21 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with up to 3GB of RAM, while the Redmi Note uses the Mediatek MT6592 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi Note is superior with a 13 MP rear camera versus the C21's 8 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording compared to the C21's 720p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi Note at 3200 mAh compared to 3000 mAh in the C21, although both lack fast charging.
- Build quality differs as the C21 has an aluminum frame while the Redmi Note features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, and the software experience on the C21 runs Android 11 (Go edition), whereas the Redmi Note operates on an older version of Android, upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat) with MIUI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Redmi Note
General
Release Date
2022, February 28
2014
Announced
2022, February 28
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.4/1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-450MP4
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3200/3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
154 x 78.7 x 9.5 mm (6.06 x 3.10 x 0.37 in)
Weight
195 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 9.2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass