Honor 90 Smart vs Nokia C21
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 Smart leads — 26/100 vs 5/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Honor 90 Smart
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Nokia C21, the Honor 90 Smart scores 21 points higher (26/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). 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 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $355 | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 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 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 21 points (26/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Smart leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Nokia C21?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.