Honor 90 Lite vs Nokia C21
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Lite leads — 23/100 vs 5/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 100 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor 90 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).
Honor 90 Lite
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 195g
- Better camera (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Nokia C21, the Honor 90 Lite scores 18 points higher (23/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). 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 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
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 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (21/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (27/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (76/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Lite is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Lite leads on camera score (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.