Honor Play11 Plus vs Nokia C21
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play11 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Play11 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor Play11 Plus is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Honor Play11 Plus
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Nokia C21, the Honor Play11 Plus scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play11 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play11 Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Nokia C21?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Play11 Plus leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Nokia C21?
The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.