Nokia C21
#3374
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
#3291Category Breakdown
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Performance
61.466.9
Camera
24.228.4
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.228.1
Build
74.990.2
Connectivity
42.148.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.542.3
Summary
- The Nokia C21 features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a smaller 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the C21 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 6 Pro utilizes a more capable Snapdragon 636, providing better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the Redmi Note 6 Pro is superior, with a 12 MP main sensor compared to the C21's 8 MP, and it supports 1080p video recording versus the C21's 720p.
- Battery capacity also favors the Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4000 mAh compared to the C21's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the C21 using Android 11 (Go edition) and the Redmi Note 6 Pro originally launching with Android 8.1 but planned for an upgrade to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, February 28
2018
Announced
2022, February 28
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 509
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
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)
157.9 x 76.4 x 8.3 mm (6.22 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, plastic frame
Colors
Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass