Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Nokia C21
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 21/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Nokia C21 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Nokia C21, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 47 points higher (68/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C21
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In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 47 points (68/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Nokia C21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nokia C21 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Nokia C21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Nokia C21?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.