Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nokia C31
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nokia C31 (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 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 200g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia C31
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia C31, 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 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (67/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C31?
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 C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nokia C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.