Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo X300s
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).
Nokia 8.1
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 180g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $723
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (72/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $723 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Nokia 8.1 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $274. Nokia 8.1 was $274 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (72/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo X300s?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Vivo X300s?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.