Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nokia 8.1
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nokia 8.1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 201g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nokia 8.1, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nokia 8.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2246x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nokia 8.1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Nokia 8.1 by 647.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nokia 8.1 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use.