Honor X9d vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 24/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9d has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Honor X9d
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor X9d scores 36 points higher (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (69/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (69/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 36 points (60/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.