Honor 10 Lite vs Nokia XR21

The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 24/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 231g).

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10 Lite
Performance 26
Display 32
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 82
Value for money 6
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Honor 10 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 231g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 336905
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 362
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1222
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 22 points higher (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 24/100).

Honor 10 Lite: The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 10 Lite Nokia XR21
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 336905 592015
Geekbench Single 362 905
Geekbench Multi 1222 2003
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 162 g 231 g
Launch price $220
Camera comparison
Honor 10 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10 Lite
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10 Lite
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10 Lite and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 710
24/100
336905 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 +43.1%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia XR21 leads Honor 10 Lite by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10 Lite
$220
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (46/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (67/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (43/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (42/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 22 points (46/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Nokia XR21?

The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Nokia XR21?

The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite over the Nokia XR21?

The Honor 10 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.