Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Nokia C21
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 21/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Nokia C21
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nokia C21 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Nokia C21, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (94/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 75 points (96/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Nokia C21 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Nokia C21?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.