Nokia 8.1 vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 27/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).
Nokia 8.1
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $555
- Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 47 points higher (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (72/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3429868 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $555 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Nokia 8.1 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $106. Nokia 8.1 was $106 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (93/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (72/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 47 points (74/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (93/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.