Honor Play 3e vs Nokia XR21
The Honor Play 3e (2019) 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 19/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia XR21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3020); 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 Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 231g
- Better portability (78/100 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
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 27 points higher (46/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2101 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor Play 3e by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (67/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR21 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 27 points (46/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 24/100).