Honor Magic8 vs Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia C2 2nd Edition, the Honor Magic8 scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 1GB / 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 36/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.