Huawei nova 12 vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 10/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 12 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei nova 12
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Huawei nova 12 scores 24 points higher (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (46/100 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 nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (41/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (77/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 24 points (34/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.