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; estimated prices are $260 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 28/100 (a 1-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 421,228); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 177g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Honor X8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Performance 31
Display 48
Camera 5
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money 6
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Honor X8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $260 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (6/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1410
  • Lighter: 160g vs 177g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 1 points higher (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 leads (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

Honor X8: The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X8 Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 421228 438016
Geekbench Single 412 427
Geekbench Multi 1410 1500
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 18W
DXOMark (camera) 52
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS 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
Price $260 $699
Camera comparison
Honor X8
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor X8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
28/100
421228 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +3.8%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Honor X8 by 3.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X8
$260
Nokia 8
$699

Price difference: $439. Honor X8 is cheaper by $439.

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 Nokia 8 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).

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 is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nokia 8 edges out the Honor X8 by just 1 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 28/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

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

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

Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Nokia 8?

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