Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nokia G21
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $1090 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5050); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nokia G21
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $1090
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nokia G21, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Nokia G21 — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nokia G21 by 1083.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $911. Nokia G21 was $911 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nokia G21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.