Nokia C20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Go
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia C20 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Price | $90 | $5,625 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 191 g | 137 g |
| Released | Apr 2021 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Nokia C20 is ahead on screen size. Xiaomi Redmi Go is ahead on our rating, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Go is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Nokia C20 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm² (~77.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 400 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | 380 nits typical brightness, capacitive, multi-touch, scratch resistant |
Platform
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG8322 (PowerVR GE8322) | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
| Card Slot | — | Dedicated microSDXC (supports up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, HDR, autofocus, scene recognition, real-time filters |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash | f/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR, HD Calling support, beauty mode |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p |
Battery
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W (5V1A) | 5W wired (5V/1A) |
Body
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Dimensions | 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 140.4 x 70.1 x 8.35 mm (5.53 x 2.76 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 137 g (4.83 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Polycarbonate unibody construction, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) with a dedicated microSD slot |
Comms
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Nokia C20 | Xiaomi Redmi Go |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, April 08 | January 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, June 06 | Available. Released February 2019. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Nokia C20 or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Xiaomi Redmi Go — 191 g for the Nokia C20 versus 137 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Which is newer, Nokia C20 or Xiaomi Redmi Go?
Nokia C20 — Apr 2021 for the Nokia C20 versus Feb 2019 for the Xiaomi Redmi Go.
Is the Nokia C20 or the Xiaomi Redmi Go rated higher?
We rate the Nokia C20 5/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Go 7/10.
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