Honor X8d vs Nokia C21
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 36/100 vs 5/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X8d has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor X8d is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.8mm).
Honor X8d
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Nokia C21, the Honor X8d scores 31 points higher (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 55/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $220 | — |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8d
- 5200 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 X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Nokia C21?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.