Nokia 8 vs OPPO A6c

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the OPPO A6c (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO A6c leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6c has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the OPPO A6c doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 215g).

The OPPO A6c edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 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
OPPO A6c
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 55
Portability 40
Value for money 52
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OPPO A6c better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (55/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the OPPO A6c, the OPPO A6c scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6c leads (55/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, OPPO A6c — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the OPPO A6c are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO A6c and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the OPPO A6c are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6c (84/100 vs 40/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
OPPO A6c: The OPPO A6c is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 OPPO A6c
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 438016
Geekbench Single 427 600
Geekbench Multi 1500 1800
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 1600x720
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 166.5×78.5×8.9 mm
Weight 160 g 215 g
Launch price $699 $90
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
OPPO A6c
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
OPPO A6c
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
OPPO A6c
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
OPPO A6c
$90

Launch price difference: $609. OPPO A6c was $609 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the OPPO A6c are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO A6c and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the OPPO A6c are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6c significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6c (84/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the OPPO A6c?

The OPPO A6c edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the OPPO A6c?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the OPPO A6c — 34/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the OPPO A6c?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The OPPO A6c is a better fit for everyday use.