Honor Power 2 vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $280 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Power 2 leads — 49/100 vs 10/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Power 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 228g).
Honor Power 2
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $280
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 91/100)
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor Power 2 scores 39 points higher (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $280 | $260 |
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $20. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (38/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Power 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (75/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (77/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Power 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 39 points (49/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Power 2 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Power 2 leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.