Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the ZTE Blade X1 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the ZTE Blade X1 5G (52/100 vs 30/100).