Honor Magic9 vs Nokia C02
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C02 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C02 doesn't; the Nokia C02 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nokia C02
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nokia C02 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nokia C02, the Honor Magic9 scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nokia C02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 148.7×71.2×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nokia C02
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C02
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C02
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nokia C02?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C02 by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nokia C02?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nokia C02 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nokia C02?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nokia C02?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.