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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- 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)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1050
- Better portability (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 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).
Specs comparison
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Nokia 8 was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.