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Lava X3 vs Nokia C21

What X3 does better (7) and where C21 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Lava X3
Lava · 2022X3
3.9Score
7 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
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Nokia C21
Nokia · 2022C21
3.9Score
4 advantages≈ $75
3.2Display3.2
2.3Camera2.1
3.9Features2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3C21
75.8 × 164.69.277.9 × 169.98.8
X3C21Difference
Height164.6 mm169.9 mm−5.3 mm
Width75.8 mm77.9 mm−2.1 mm
Thickness9.2 mm8.8 mm+0.4 mm
Weight210 g195 g+15 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X3 better than C21?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh+33%
  2. Process12 nm vs 28 nm2.3×
  3. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz+25%
  4. Max video1080p vs 720p
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  6. Bluetooth5.1 vs 4.2+21%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio82.3% vs 77.5%+6%

Why is C21 better than X3?

  1. Storage (max)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  2. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  3. Weight210 g vs 195 g+8%
  4. Thickness9.2 mm vs 8.8 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Lava X3Lava X3≈ $853.9
Nokia C21Nokia C21≈ $753.9
Design
Weight210 g195 g
Thickness9.2 mm8.8 mm
Height164.6 mm169.9 mm
Width75.8 mm77.9 mm
FramePlasticAluminium
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursBlack, Green, BlueDark Blue, Warm Gray
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density269 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio82.3%77.5%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6761 Helio A22Unisoc SC9863A
Chip makerMediaTekUnisoc
Process12 nm28 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency2 GHz1.6 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320IMG8322
Memory
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP8 MP
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p720p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie video—No
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging10 W—
Wireless chargingNo—
Connectivity
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.14.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CmicroUSB 2.0
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)—0.43 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12 (Go edition)Android 11 (Go edition)
PlatformAndroidAndroid

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