Nokia 8 vs Redmi 17C
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 358,383); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 206g).
Nokia 8
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1416
- Lighter: 160g vs 206g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 427
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $699
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (54/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Redmi 17C — 50/100; 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 Redmi 17C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1416 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $100 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Redmi 17C by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi 17C was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi 17C?
The Redmi 17C edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi 17C?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.