Nokia C21 Plus vs AI+ Nova 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T8200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.745", LCD, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP | 50MP+0.08MP/5MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T8200 | ||
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.745", LCD, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP | 50MP+0.08MP/5MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Software | Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Dark Cyan, Warm Gray | Pink, Blue, Black, Green, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 12, 2022 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 26, 2022 | July 22, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹10,299 | ₹8,499 | ||
| Colors | Dark Cyan, Warm Gray | Pink, Blue, Black, Green, Purple | ||
| Launch | July 12, 2022 | July 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 26, 2022 | July 22, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹10,299 | ₹8,499 |
Display
Winner:Nokia C21 Plus
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.745 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 265 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 450 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.745 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 265 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 450 nits |
Body
Winner:AI+ Nova 5G
| Weight | 191 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 191 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Nokia C21 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | SC9863A | T8200 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | IMG8322 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android Go | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | NxtQuantum OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | SC9863A | T8200 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | IMG8322 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android Go | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | NxtQuantum OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:AI+ Nova 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED-Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED-Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:AI+ Nova 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 720p@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Single | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nokia C21 Plus
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 10 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 10 W |
Memory
Winner:AI+ Nova 5G
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:AI+ Nova 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | AGPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio, Recording | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | AGPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio, Recording |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera |
