HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 528,398); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 197g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 771
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 11.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (62/100 vs 30/100).