HMD Aura 2 vs Nokia 8
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 20/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 153,667); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Nokia 8
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 160g vs 185g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 9 points higher (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (33/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (84/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads HMD Aura 2 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (33/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (52/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (84/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 edges out the HMD Aura 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Nokia 8?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Aura 2 (43/100 vs 12/100).