Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nokia C21
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nokia C21, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C21
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nokia C21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia C21 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.