Honor 9S vs Nokia 8

The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 has the bigger battery (3090 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 156,818); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 160g).

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the Honor 9S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Performance 8
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Honor 9S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 160g

  • Longer battery life (15/100 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
  • Bigger battery: 3090 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 11 points higher (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (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, the Nokia 8 and the Honor 9S are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9S and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

Honor 9S: The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9S Nokia 8
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 156818 438016
Geekbench Single 233 427
Geekbench Multi 723 1500
Display 5.5" 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1440 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 144 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9S
  • 5.5"
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor 9S MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +64.2%
438016 AnTuTu

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

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

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (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, the Nokia 8 and the Honor 9S are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 9S and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

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

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the Honor 9S — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

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

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

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

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