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Nokia C21 vs TCL 30 LE

What C21 does better (5) and where 30 LE wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Nokia C21
Nokia · 2022C21
3.9Score
5 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
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TCL 30 LE
TCL · 202230 LE
3.8Score
9 advantages≈ $75
3.2Display3.0
2.1Camera3.4
2.9Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

C2130 LE
77.9 × 169.98.873.8 × 156.29.4
C2130 LEDifference
Height169.9 mm156.2 mm+13.7 mm
Width77.9 mm73.8 mm+4.1 mm
Thickness8.8 mm9.4 mm−0.6 mm
Weight195 g172 g+23 g

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

Why is C21 better than 30 LE?

  1. Storage (max)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  2. CPU cores8 vs 42×
  3. Dual SIMYes · 30 LE: No
  4. Screen size6.5″ vs 6.1″+7%
  5. Thickness8.8 mm vs 9.4 mm+7%

Why is 30 LE better than C21?

  1. Main camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
  2. Process28 nm vs 12 nm2.3×
  3. CPU frequency1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz+25%
  4. Max video720p vs 1080p
  5. Weight195 g vs 172 g+13%
  6. Pixel density269 ppi vs 282 ppi+5%
  7. Selfie camera5 MP vs 8 MP+60%
  8. Bluetooth4.2 vs 5+19%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio77.5% vs 79.2%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Nokia C21Nokia C21≈ $753.9
TCL 30 LETCL 30 LE≈ $753.8
Design
Weight195 g172 g
Thickness8.8 mm9.4 mm
Height169.9 mm156.2 mm
Width77.9 mm73.8 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackPlastic—
ColoursDark Blue, Warm GrayBlack
Display
Screen size6.5″6.1″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,560 px
Pixel density269 ppi282 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio77.5%79.2%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863AMediatek MT6761V Helio A22
Chip makerUnisocMediaTek
Process28 nm12 nm
CPU cores84
CPU frequency1.6 GHz2 GHz
GPUIMG8322PowerVR GE8300
Memory
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)64 GB32 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP13 MP
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video720p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth4.25
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRear—
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.43 W/kg0.79 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11 (Go edition)Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid

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