Honor 9A vs Nokia XR21
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 26/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 177,554); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 723
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor 9A by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (67/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 10/100).