Nokia 8 vs Nubia Neo 2
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Neo 2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 2 leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 2 is faster in AnTuTu (757,199 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nubia Neo 2
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 208g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 757199 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 885 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2392 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Neo 2, the Nubia Neo 2 scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (84/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nubia Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc T820 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 757199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 885 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2392 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 166.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 2
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nubia Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 2 leads Nokia 8 by 42.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Neo 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 2 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (84/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo 2 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Neo 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo 2 leads on performance (50/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Neo 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nubia Neo 2 (53/100 vs 12/100).