HMD Fusion vs Nokia 8
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Fusion leads — 46/100 vs 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Fusion has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Fusion is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Nokia 8
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 203g
- Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the Nokia 8, the HMD Fusion scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (84/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Fusion leads Nokia 8 by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Fusion
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Fusion (84/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Fusion is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Nokia 8?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Fusion leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Fusion (49/100 vs 12/100).