Honor 8S vs Nokia C21
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 8S leads — 7/100 vs 5/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 8S has the bigger battery (3020 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 195g).
Honor 8S
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 3020 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 146g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Nokia C21, the Honor 8S scores 2 points higher (7/100 vs 5/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 8S | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Nokia C21?
The Honor 8S edges out the Nokia C21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Nokia C21?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Nokia C21?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.