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Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) vs Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P Smart (2021) vs Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ X Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) 06Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
32Points Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB) Compare Huawei P Smart (2021) X
6.82"
OLED

1260x2720

48
MP

13mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

P Smart 2021 (L21B)} 6 Advantages Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) vs Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)} 32 Advantages Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB nano-Memory
+206 grams (7.21 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (AppGallery)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.62GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+16GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)vs+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)14%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1260x2720 pixels32%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+440 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"vs+6.82"2%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 48MP + 40MP127%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.4 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 13MP + 0.3MP64%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
22.5Wvs+88W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Kunlun Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
ModelHuawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Other model namesHuawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L21B, Peppa-L21B, LX1) Dual-SIM NFCHuawei Mate 60 Pro Plus 5G (ALN-AL10)
Country or region available(United Kingdom)Russia
(United Kingdom), Russia
China
China
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date9/28/20209/8/2023
Depth9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)79 x 163.65 millimeters (3.11 x 6.44 in)
Weight206 grams (7.21 ounces)225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front, leather back
Back: Kunlun Glass 2
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1260x2720 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI440 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedKunlun Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedTouch Sampling Rate: 300Hz

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
System versionAndroid 10HarmonyOS 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceEMUI 10.1ArkUI

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.62GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core)
3x 2.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.53GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G51 MP4Maleoon 910 MP4 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 169253 (v8)
Geekbench: 1334 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR416GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.090mmPDAFOIS3.5x-optical-zoom
40MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°PDAF
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
13 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging88W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
20W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold
• Protective film included
• Protective cover included
• Colors: Black, Light Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)Huawei Mate 60 Pro+ (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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