Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Nokia 8
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads — 46/100 vs 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 191g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads Nokia 8 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (44/100 vs 12/100).