Huawei P40 Lite vs Nokia 8
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $300 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 37/100 vs 29/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (565,851 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 183g).
Huawei P40 Lite
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 565851 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 797 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2120 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 183g
- Better display (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 8 points higher (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (30/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 16/100, 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 Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $699 |
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei P40 Lite leads Nokia 8 by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Huawei P40 Lite was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (52/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei P40 Lite edges out the Nokia 8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei P40 Lite leads on camera score (31/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei P40 Lite leads on performance (45/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.