Honor X8d vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $220 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X8d has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Honor X8d is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor X8d
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper: $220 vs $260
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X8d scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (42/100 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 Honor X8d and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $220 | $260 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $40. Honor X8d is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (42/100 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 Honor X8d and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.