Honor Magic6 Lite vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor Magic6 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $261 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic6 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Honor Magic6 Lite
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $261
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Lite vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor Magic6 Lite scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite 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 Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Lite | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $261 | $260 |
Honor Magic6 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic6 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $1. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic6 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 Lite or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic6 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Lite over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic6 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.