Honor X9d vs Nokia 8
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $330 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 29/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9d is faster in AnTuTu (977,304 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 193g).
Honor X9d
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 977304 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $699
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 193g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Nokia 8, the Honor X9d scores 31 points higher (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 62/100, 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 X9d notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (84/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $699 |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9d and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X9d leads Nokia 8 by 123.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $369. Honor X9d was $369 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (84/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9d leads on performance (58/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Nokia 8?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.