Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 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 Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (66/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.