Honor X7e vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7e leads — 40/100 vs 24/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X7e has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 200g).
Honor X7e
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 200g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X7e scores 16 points higher (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7e leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e leads (62/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (62/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| 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 | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (56/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (62/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7e is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7e leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.