Honor X40 vs Nokia 8

The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 leads — 49/100 vs 29/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X40 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.

The Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 50
Portability 77
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Honor X40 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 172g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X40 scores 20 points higher (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).

Honor X40: The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 592015 438016
Geekbench Single 905 427
Geekbench Multi 2003 1500
Display 6.7" AMOLED 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 40W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 172 g 160 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Honor X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -35.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Honor X40 leads Nokia 8 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Nokia 8?

The Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Nokia 8?

The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Nokia 8?

The Honor X40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Nokia 8?

The Honor X40 leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Nokia 8?

The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.