Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads — 28/100 vs 10/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate Xs 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 255g).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 255g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 scores 18 points higher (28/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (35/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (77/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.