Nokia C21
#4206
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
#4165Category Breakdown
Nokia C21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.057.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
8 MP
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue, Warm Gray
Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes