Honor Magic V6 vs Nokia G21
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $1599 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5050); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Nokia G21
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $1599
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Nokia G21, the Honor Magic V6 scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Nokia G21 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Nokia G21 by 1148.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1420. Nokia G21 was $1420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.