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 (736,675 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).

The Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 27 points (56/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 63
Portability 62
Value for money 58
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 736675 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 935 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2719 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 — 58/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).

Honor X9c: The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9c Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 736675 438016
Geekbench Single 935 427
Geekbench Multi 2719 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
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9c and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
56/100
736675 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -68.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Honor X9c leads Nokia 8 by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9c
$280
Nokia 8
$699

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?

The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.