Honor Magic5 Lite vs Nokia XR21
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Lighter: 175g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic5 Lite edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor Magic5 Lite (75/100 vs 24/100).