Honor Magic8 vs Nokia C2 Tennen
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C2 Tennen (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 17/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 155,362); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 Tennen doesn't; the Nokia C2 Tennen is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia C2 Tennen
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nokia C2 Tennen better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia C2 Tennen, the Honor Magic8 scores 71 points higher (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 Tennen and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia C2 Tennen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 150.6×72.4×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C2 Tennen
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C2 Tennen
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C2 Tennen
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia C2 Tennen, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia C2 Tennen by 2498.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C2 Tennen
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 Tennen and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C2 Tennen?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 Tennen by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia C2 Tennen?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia C2 Tennen — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C2 Tennen?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia C2 Tennen?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia C2 Tennen?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.