Huawei Y6 2019 vs Nokia 8

The Huawei Y6 2019 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $140 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 18/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 has the bigger battery (3090 mAh vs 3020); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 155,362); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y6 2019 doesn't.

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Y6 2019 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6 2019
Performance 10
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 14
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Huawei Y6 2019 better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 160g
  • Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 3090 vs 3020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y6 2019 vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 11 points higher (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Huawei Y6 2019 — 14/100, 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 Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Huawei Y6 2019 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6 2019 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

Huawei Y6 2019: The Huawei Y6 2019 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y6 2019 Nokia 8
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 155362 438016
Geekbench Single 300 427
Geekbench Multi 486 1500
Display 6.1" LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1560x720 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 9 Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 150 g 160 g
Launch price $140 $699
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6 2019
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y6 2019
  • 6.1" LCD
  • Resolution: 1560x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6 2019
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y6 2019 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y6 2019 MediaTek Helio A22
18/100
155362 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +64.5%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Huawei Y6 2019 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y6 2019
$140
Nokia 8
$699

Launch price difference: $559. Huawei Y6 2019 was $559 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (33/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6 2019 (52/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Huawei Y6 2019 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6 2019 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6 2019 or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Y6 2019 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Y6 2019 and the Nokia 8?

The Huawei Y6 2019 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6 2019 or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y6 2019 over the Nokia 8?

The Huawei Y6 2019 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.