HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Nokia 8
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $180 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Nokia 8
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $699
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 197g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Nokia 8, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Nokia 8?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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 Vibe 2 Pro (53/100 vs 12/100).