Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Redmi 17C
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 18/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 358,383); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 7 points higher (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Redmi 17C by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (40/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (42/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi 17C?
The Redmi 17C edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.