Honor 90 Lite vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $250 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Lite leads — 23/100 vs 10/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 100 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Honor 90 Lite is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor 90 Lite
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $250 vs $260
- Better camera (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 179g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor 90 Lite scores 13 points higher (23/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor 90 Lite are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $250 | $260 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $10. Honor 90 Lite is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (27/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor 90 Lite are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Lite is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Lite leads on camera score (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.