Honor Magic9 vs Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Comparing the Honor Magic9 (2026) and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2400 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 36/100)
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Nokia C2 2nd Edition, the Honor Magic9 scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). 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 C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 2400 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 | 1GB / 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Nokia C2 2nd Edition?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.