Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 180g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia C2 2nd Edition, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 1GB / 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.