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 — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia C31
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Nokia C31 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia C31, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.2×78.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (85/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia C31 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C31?
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 C31?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.