Nokia 8 vs Nubia Music

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Music leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Music has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 199g).

The Nubia Music edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nubia Music
Performance
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 199g

  • Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Nubia Music better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Music, the Nubia Music scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Music leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Music leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Music notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Music significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (84/100 vs 53/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Music: The Nubia Music is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nubia Music
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Unisoc
AnTuTu 438016
Geekbench Single 427
Geekbench Multi 1500
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 199 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nubia Music
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nubia Music
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Music
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Nubia Music
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Music notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Music significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (84/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Music?

The Nubia Music edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Music?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Music — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Music?

The Nubia Music leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Music?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Music is a better fit for everyday use.