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 18/100 (a 28-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 156,818); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 231g).
Honor Play 3e
Nokia XR21
- Lighter: 146g vs 231g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 28 points higher (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 8/100). 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 8/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2003 | |
| 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 | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 3e and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads Honor Play 3e by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 8/100).
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).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 28 points (46/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, 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 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.