Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nokia XR21
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is thinner (8.5mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nokia XR21
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (30/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 231g vs 239g
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nokia XR21, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nokia XR21 by 567.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia XR21?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nokia XR21?
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.