Honor X80i vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor X80i
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X80i scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus 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 X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.