Nokia C21 Plus vs Realme C73 5G
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Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 32MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 6000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.67", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+2MP/5MP (Front) | 32MP+0.08MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 6000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Dark Cyan, Warm Gray | Jade Green, Onyx Black, Crystal Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 12, 2022 | June 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 26, 2022 | June 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹10,299 | ₹10,499 | ||
| Colors | Dark Cyan, Warm Gray | Jade Green, Onyx Black, Crystal Purple | ||
| Launch | July 12, 2022 | June 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 26, 2022 | June 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹10,299 | ₹10,499 |
Display
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1604 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 264 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 625 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 1604 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 264 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 625 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Weight | 191 grams | 197 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio, Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | |||
| Weight | 191 grams | 197 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio, Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
Processor
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | SC9863A | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | SC9863A | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 32 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 | Dual View, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dual Video, Slow Motion | |||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 32 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 | Dual View, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dual Video, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android Go | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI Clear Face, AI Smart Loop, NEXT AI | |||
| Software Name | Android Go | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nokia Android | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI Clear Face, AI Smart Loop, NEXT AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual--view Video, Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | |||
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual--view Video, Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | |||
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 15 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme C73 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | Beidou(B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | Beidou(B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Flicker Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Flicker Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
