Honor Magic7 vs Nokia XR21

The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 46/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 32 points (78/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Performance 92
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 76
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor Magic7 scores 32 points higher (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).

Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic7 Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 592015
Geekbench Single 3041 905
Geekbench Multi 9494 2003
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5650 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 199 g 231 g
Price $550
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic7 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
78/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 -426.9%
592015 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Nokia XR21 by 426.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic7
$550
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (60/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Nokia XR21?

The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 32 points (78/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Nokia XR21?

The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Nokia XR21?

The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Nokia XR21?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Nokia XR21?

The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.