Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nokia C21
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. 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 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia C21
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Nokia C21 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia C21, 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 C21 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia C21 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C21?
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 C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.