Honor 90 Smart vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $355 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 10/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Honor 90 Smart
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $355
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor 90 Smart scores 16 points higher (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $355 | $260 |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $95. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $95.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.