Honor Play 80 Plus vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 80 Plus leads — 25/100 vs 10/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Honor Play 80 Plus
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor Play 80 Plus scores 15 points higher (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus leads (59/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (59/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (59/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (77/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.