Honor X8d vs Nokia 8
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $220 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 47/100 vs 29/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X8d is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).
Honor X8d
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 427
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $699
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (52/100 vs 0/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1396
- Lighter: 160g vs 185g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X8d scores 18 points higher (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (52/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $699 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8d and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X8d leads Nokia 8 by 6.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $479. Honor X8d was $479 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8d is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Nokia 8?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.