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Honor X6

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£80.00
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Nokia G21

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£88.00
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What's the difference between the Honor X6 and Nokia G21?

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Refurbished, the Honor X6 starts at £80, £8 less than the Nokia G21.

Refurbished from

£80£88

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)Unisoc T606

RAM

4 GB3 GB

Battery

5000 mAh5050 mAh

Screen size

6.5 inch6,5 inch

Screen type

TFT LCDIPS LCD
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm) on the Honor X6, Unisoc T606 on the Nokia G21.
  • The Honor X6 has more RAM: 4 GB vs 3 GB.
  • Battery: 5000 mAh on the Honor X6, 5050 mAh on the Nokia G21.

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 specs

The Honor X6 and Nokia G21 are both 2022 Android smartphones designed for everyday use, with similarities in screen size, resolution, and camera setups. The Honor X6 offers more RAM and two storage options, which suits users who want smoother multitasking or more space. The Nokia G21 provides a slightly larger battery and a higher resolution front camera, making it good for longer use and clearer selfies. Differences in chipsets and screen types mean each suits slightly different preferences in performance and display quality. Weight and size also vary, with the Nokia G21 being a bit heavier and larger overall.

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 price

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Storage

  • 64GBSold out
  • 128GBSold out
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Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 battery life and software updates

Durability covers battery capacity, software update support, and basic physical features. Both devices share some traits but have small differences that affect daily longevity and software experience.

Battery Capacity

The Nokia G21 has a 5050 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Honor X6's 5000 mAh. This difference may offer a bit more use between charges for the Nokia G21, which suits users who prioritise longer battery life during the day.

Battery

5000 mAh5050 mAh

Fast charging

10 WN/A

Foldable

NoNo

Year of release

20222022

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 performance

Performance depends on chipset, memory, and storage. These affect how smoothly apps run and how much space you have for apps and files.

Processor Differences

The Honor X6 uses a Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 chipset while the Nokia G21 has an Unisoc T606. Each chipset suits different types of everyday use, with the Honor X6's chipset paired with more RAM for handling apps.

Memory Options

Honor X6 comes with 4 GB of RAM, which keeps more apps open at once and helps with multitasking. Nokia G21 has 3 GB of RAM, which is suitable for everyday tasks and lighter app use.

Storage Choices

Honor X6 offers two storage sizes, 64GB and 128GB, giving more choice for those who store many photos or apps. Nokia G21 is available with 64GB of storage, which fits typical everyday use.

Chipset

Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)Unisoc T606

RAM

4 GB3 GB

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 screen

Screen quality covers resolution, size, and panel technology. Both phones share resolution and size, but screen type affects colour and viewing angles.

Screen Type

Honor X6 features a TFT LCD screen, while Nokia G21 uses an IPS LCD. IPS LCDs generally offer better colour accuracy and wider viewing angles, which may appeal to those who watch videos or browse photos frequently.

Refresh rate

N/A90 Hz

Resolution

720 x 1600720 x 1600

Screen size

6.5 inch6,5 inch

Screen type

TFT LCDIPS LCD

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 camera

Camera and audio features influence how you capture moments and make video calls. Both phones have triple rear cameras with the same main camera resolution, but front cameras vary.

Front Camera Resolution

Nokia G21 has an 8 megapixel front camera compared to Honor X6's 5 megapixels. This higher resolution suits users who take many selfies or use video calls often, providing clearer images.

Main Camera Setup

Both phones have triple rear cameras with a 50 megapixel main sensor. This suits users looking to take detailed photos with some versatility from additional lenses.

Camera type

Triple (3x)Triple (3x)

Front camera

5 megapixels8 megapixels

Main camera

50 megapixels50 megapixels

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 size and design

Miscellaneous specs affect everyday convenience and handling, including size, weight, connectivity, and network support.

Size and Weight

Nokia G21 is slightly taller at 164.6 mm and wider at 75.9 mm, weighing 190 g. Honor X6 is 163.7 mm tall, 75.1 mm wide and lighter at 162 g. The lighter Honor X6 suits those who prefer a less bulky phone.

Connectivity and Slots

Both phones offer USB-C and 3.5mm headphone jacks, microSDXC card slots for storage expansion, and dual physical SIM card support. Both are unlocked and compatible with 4G networks, offering flexibility for different carriers.

Device Thickness

Honor X6 is 8.7 mm thick and Nokia G21 is 8.5 mm thick. Both are slim enough to fit comfortably in pockets and hands.

Carrier compatibility

UnlockedUnlocked

Connector

USB-C + Jack 3.5mmUSB-C + Jack 3.5mm

Depth

8.7 mm8.5 mm

Height

163.7 mm164.6 mm

Mobile network

4G4G

SD card slot

microSDXCmicroSDXC

SIM card

Dual Physical SIMDual Physical SIM

Weight

194 g190 g

Width

75.1 mm75.9 mm

Honor X6 or Nokia G21: which should you buy?

Buy the Honor X6 if

  • you want to spend less: it starts at £80, £8 less than the Nokia G21
  • you want more RAM (4 GB vs 3 GB)

Buy the Nokia G21 if

  • you want a higher-resolution front camera (8 megapixels vs 5 megapixels)
  • you want a lighter build (190 g vs 194 g)

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 FAQs

Honor X6 vs Nokia G21 comes down to the chipset, RAM and battery. Chipset: Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm) on the Honor X6, Unisoc T606 on the Nokia G21. The Honor X6 has more RAM: 4 GB vs 3 GB.

The Honor X6 is cheaper refurbished, from £80 compared with £88 for the Nokia G21.

The Honor X6 has 5000 mAh and the Nokia G21 has 5050 mAh.

Both have the same main camera: 50 megapixels.

Refurbished, the Honor X6 comes in 64GB and 128GB, and the Nokia G21 in 64GB.

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