Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 24/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 231g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 231g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (66/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 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/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21 Plus
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In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (66/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 49 points (73/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.