Huawei Mate 80 vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 29/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 36 points higher (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (41/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (84/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Nokia 8 by 262.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nokia 8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (41/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (84/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 36 points (65/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.