Honor Win RT vs Nokia 8
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $384 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Nokia 8
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 229g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Win RT scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Nokia 8 by 641.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $315. Honor Win RT was $315 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (45/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Nokia 8?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Nokia 8?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.