Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 8/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 216g).
Nokia 8.1
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 180g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 67 points higher (75/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (63/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $449 | $499 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nokia 8.1 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (63/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 67 points (75/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.