Honor Magic5 Lite vs Nokia C21
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 5/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).
Honor Magic5 Lite
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 195g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Nokia C21, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 31 points higher (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $300 | — |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (36/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (44/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia C21 (81/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (36/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.