Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nokia C32
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nokia C32 (2023) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia C32
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Nokia C32 better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia C32, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia C32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C32
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C32
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C32
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C32?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia C32?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia C32 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia C32?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nokia C32?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.