OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB) vs Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord 2T vs Huawei P Smart (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2022 2:00 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:14 AM

Compare Huawei P Smart (2021) X OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B) Compare OnePlus Nord 2T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)

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23 Advantages OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+409 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+80W3 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.	vs	22.5W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.43"	vs	+6.67"4% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP1% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

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

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
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Model	Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Other model names	OnePlus Nord 2T 5G CPH2399	Huawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L21B, Peppa-L21B, LX1) Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(United Kingdom), Russia
Brand	OnePlus	Huawei
Release date	5/12/2022	9/28/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 159.1 millimeters (2.88 x 6.26 in)	76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.43" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	OxygenOS 12 / 13	EMUI 10.1
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (6nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MC9	ARM Mali-G51 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 169253 (v8) Geekbench: 1334 (v5.1) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 Mbps	400/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119° 2MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX766 sensor (back) Sony IMX615 sensor (front)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	80W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
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: Gray, Green • Silicone case included • Pre-applied screen protection film	• Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold • Protective film included • Protective cover included
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord 2T (128GB)	Huawei P Smart 2021 (L21B)
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