Honor X8 5G vs Nokia 8

The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8 5G leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X8 5G is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 194g).

The Honor X8 5G edges out the Nokia 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8 5G
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 5
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Honor X8 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 194g

  • Better camera (12/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X8 5G scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 5G leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X8 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X8 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X8 5G: The Honor X8 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X8 5G Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 477542 438016
Geekbench Single 746 427
Geekbench Multi 1816 1500
Display 6.5" TFT LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 5W 18W
DXOMark (camera) 52
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 194 g 160 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Honor X8 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8 5G
  • 6.5" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8 5G and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
32/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -9.0%
438016 AnTuTu

Honor X8 5G leads Nokia 8 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X8 5G
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor X8 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X8 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Nokia 8?

The Honor X8 5G edges out the Nokia 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Nokia 8?

The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 leads on camera score (12/100 vs 5/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 5G or the Nokia 8?

The Honor X8 5G leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8 5G over the Nokia 8?

The Honor X8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.