Honor X9a vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $350 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Honor X9a
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 178g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Cheaper: $260 vs $350
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 86/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X9a scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $350 | $260 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $90. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $90.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (44/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.