Honor X7b vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $369 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7b leads — 29/100 vs 10/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X7b has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Honor X7b
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $369
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X7b scores 19 points higher (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X7b (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Honor X7b | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $369 | $260 |
Honor X7b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X7b
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X7b
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $109. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $109.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X7b (77/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7b is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7b or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7b leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7b over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.