Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei P9 Lite (L21)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei P9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:43 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 4:52 PM

Compare Huawei P9 Lite X Nokia 2.1 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Huawei P9 Lite (L21) Compare Nokia 2.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P9 Lite (L21)

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!

6 Advantages Nokia 2.1	vs	16 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)18% Lighter
9.67 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+424 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% 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
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
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Model	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Other model names	Nokia 2.1 TA-1080, TA-1092, TA-1084, TA-1093, TA-1086	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L21 (2GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Russia
Brand	Nokia	Huawei
Release date	7/1/2018	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth	9.67 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 153.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.05 in)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue/copper, Blue/silver, Grey/silver • Android Go edition • 16:9 display ratio • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 2.1	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
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