Honor X6s vs Nokia 8
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 28/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 163,723); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Nokia 8
What makes Honor X6s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 521
- Lighter: 160g vs 194g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 1 points higher (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (33/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6s | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | — | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6s and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Honor X6s by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X6s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (33/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Honor X6s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X6s (52/100 vs 12/100).