Huawei Pura X Max vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $1520 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 29/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1520
- Better portability (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 41 points higher (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1500 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $699 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Nokia 8 by 381.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $821. Nokia 8 was $821 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 41 points (70/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.