Honor 8S vs Nokia 2.3
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia 2.3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 2.3 leads — 20/100 vs 19/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 2.3 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Nokia 2.3
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 183g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Nokia 2.3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Nokia 2.3, the Nokia 2.3 scores 1 points higher (20/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 2.3 leads (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 8S and the Nokia 2.3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia 2.3 notably outperforms the Honor 8S (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (78/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Nokia 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10; Android One | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.7×75.4×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 2.3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 2.3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia 2.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Nokia 2.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 8S and the Nokia 2.3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 2.3 notably outperforms the Honor 8S (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (78/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Nokia 2.3?
The Nokia 2.3 edges out the Honor 8S by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Nokia 2.3?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nokia 2.3 — 20/100.
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Nokia 2.3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia 2.3 (32/100 vs 15/100).