Honor 8S vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C21 Plus leads — 10/100 vs 7/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C21 Plus has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 178g).
Honor 8S
Nokia C21 Plus
- Lighter: 146g vs 178g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Nokia C21 Plus scores 3 points higher (10/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor 8S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Nokia C21 Plus edges out the Honor 8S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.