Honor X9c vs Nokia 8
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $280 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 56/100 vs 29/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9c is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Nokia 8
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $699
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X9c scores 27 points higher (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9c leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (63/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, 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 Honor X9c notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (84/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X9c leads Nokia 8 by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Honor X9c was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (63/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (84/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 27 points (56/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9c leads on performance (52/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X9c (63/100 vs 12/100).