Honor X8 vs Nokia 8
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $260 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8 leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 424,216); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 177g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Nokia 8
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $699
- Better camera (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Lighter: 160g vs 177g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X8 scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 leads (22/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Honor X8 by 3.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Honor X8 was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X8 (42/100 vs 12/100).