Honor 70 vs Nokia 8

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 57/100 vs 29/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 54 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 70 is faster in AnTuTu (820,210 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 178g).

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 28 points (57/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 49
Portability 73
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 820210 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1059 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 178g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor 70 scores 28 points higher (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 70 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 820210 438016
Geekbench Single 1059 427
Geekbench Multi 3012 1500
Display 6.7" OLED 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 66W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 70 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
57/100
820210 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -87.3%
438016 AnTuTu

Honor 70 leads Nokia 8 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nokia 8?

The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 28 points (57/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nokia 8?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nokia 8?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nokia 8?

The Honor 70 leads on performance (55/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nokia 8?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.