Honor X80i vs Nokia C21
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Honor X80i
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nokia C21, the Honor X80i scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 0/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nokia C21?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Nokia C21?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.