Honor X9c vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $280 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9c has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Honor X9c
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $280
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 91/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X9c scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (59/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $280 | $260 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $20. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (59/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.