Honor Magic V6 vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 24/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nokia C21 Plus
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 236g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor Magic V6 scores 58 points higher (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (69/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (78/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 58 points (82/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.