Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P Smart (2021) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 5:34 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:05 PM

Compare OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G X Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB) Compare Huawei P Smart (2021) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)

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!

3 Advantages Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	vs	22 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
+6.67"4% Larger screen	vs	6.43"
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)19% Lighter
9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
395 PPI	vs	+409 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP23% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.97" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% 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
Android 10	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
22.5W	vs	+65W189% 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.
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/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Huawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L21B, Peppa-L21B, LX1) Dual-SIM NFC	OnePlus Nord CE 2 (IV2201)
Country or region available	(United Kingdom), Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	OnePlus
Release date	9/28/2020	2/22/2022, Announced: 2/17/2022
Depth	9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	73.2 x 160.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.32 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	EMUI 10.1	OxygenOS 11 / 12 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz)
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)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
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) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	65W Wired fast charging Warp Charge
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	38 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold • Protective film included • Protective cover included	• Colors: Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered