Honor X8 vs Nokia C21
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8 leads — 17/100 vs 5/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 195g).
Honor X8
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 195g
- Better camera (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Nokia C21, the Honor X8 scores 12 points higher (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 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 X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (78/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.