Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $1050 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1050
- Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $699 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 by 379.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $351. Nokia 8 was $351 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (84/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.