Honor 9A vs Nokia 8

The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 156,818); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Honor 9A by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Performance 8
Display 40
Camera 12
Battery 66
Portability 57
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Honor 9A better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 723
  • Lighter: 160g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 57/100).

Honor 9A: The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9A Nokia 8
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 156818 438016
Geekbench Single 233 427
Geekbench Multi 723 1500
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 3GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 185 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9A
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9A and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9A MediaTek Helio P22
26/100
156818 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +64.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Honor 9A by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (33/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Honor 9A by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Nokia 8?

The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Nokia 8?

The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.