Lava Blaze Dragon vs Nokia 8
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $109 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Nokia 8
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $699
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 210g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Nokia 8, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Nokia 8 by 29.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Lava Blaze Dragon was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Nokia 8?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Nokia 8?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 41/100).