Huawei P40 Lite vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $300 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't.
Huawei P40 Lite
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $300
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $300 | $260 |
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $40. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei P40 Lite edges out the Nokia C21 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei P40 Lite leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.