Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Nokia C21
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads — 28/100 vs 5/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Mate Xs 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 255g).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 255g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Nokia C21, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 scores 23 points higher (28/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (33/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (35/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (56/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 23 points (28/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Nokia C21?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Nokia C21?
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?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.