Honor 600 Smart vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor 600 Smart (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $269 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600 Smart leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Smart has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 600 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 217g).
Honor 600 Smart
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $269
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 91/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Smart vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor 600 Smart scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Smart leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (77/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor 600 Smart are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Smart | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $269 | $260 |
Honor 600 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 600 Smart
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600 Smart
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $9. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $9.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (61/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (77/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor 600 Smart are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Smart or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 600 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Smart and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 600 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Smart or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 600 Smart leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Smart over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 600 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.