Honor X9a vs Nokia 8
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; estimated prices are $350 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 52/100 vs 29/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9a is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 175g).
Honor X9a
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $699
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 175g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X9a scores 23 points higher (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9a leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 160 g | |
| Price | $350 | $699 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X9a leads Nokia 8 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Honor X9a is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 23 points (52/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (42/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9a leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.