Honor X8b vs Nokia C21
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8b leads — 30/100 vs 5/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8b has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 195g).
Honor X8b
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 195g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Nokia C21, the Honor X8b scores 25 points higher (30/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8b leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8b | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8b
- 4500 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 X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (24/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 25 points (30/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.