Honor Magic8 vs Nokia C12 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C12 Pro (2023) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia C12 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nokia C12 Pro better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia C12 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia C12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C12 Pro
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C12 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C12 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 Pro by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia C12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia C12 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia C12 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.