Huawei P40 Lite vs Nokia C21
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 5/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Huawei P40 Lite
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Nokia C21, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 12 points higher (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $300 | — |
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
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 (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (16/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (71/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably better than the Nokia C21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Nokia C21?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei P40 Lite leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Nokia C21?
The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.