Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 10/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 74 points higher (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $260 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (67/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.