Huawei Y6p vs Nokia 8

The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $150 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y6p has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 156,818); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Huawei Y6p by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6p
Performance 8
Display 33
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 18
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 723
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 185g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y6p vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Y6p — 18/100, 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 Y6p (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (84/100 vs 57/100).

Huawei Y6p: The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y6p Nokia 8
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 156818 438016
Geekbench Single 233 427
Geekbench Multi 723 1500
Display 6.3" LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 3GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 185 g 160 g
Launch price $150 $699
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
  • 6.3" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y6p and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y6p MediaTek Helio P22
21/100
156818 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +64.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Huawei Y6p by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y6p
$150
Nokia 8
$699

Launch price difference: $549. Huawei Y6p was $549 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (33/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (52/100 vs 33/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y6p significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (84/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6p or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Huawei Y6p by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Y6p and the Nokia 8?

The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6p or the Nokia 8?

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

Should you choose the Huawei Y6p over the Nokia 8?

The Huawei Y6p is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.