Honor WIN RT2 vs Nokia 8
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Nokia 8
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 238g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Nokia 8 by 822.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Nokia 8?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Nokia 8?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.