Honor X7e vs Nokia 8
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $200 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7e leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 358,383); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 200g).
Honor X7e
Nokia 8
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 427
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1416
- Lighter: 160g vs 200g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X7e scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7e leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e leads (62/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 42/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Honor X7e are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X7e and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (84/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor X7e | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $699 |
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X7e and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Honor X7e by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Honor X7e was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Honor X7e are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X7e and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X7e notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (62/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (84/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X7e is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X7e leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Nokia 8?
The Honor X7e is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.