Nokia 8 vs Redmi 4X
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 20/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 4X has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 150,628); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4X doesn't.
Nokia 8
Redmi 4X
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 150628
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 618
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Bigger battery: 4100 vs 3090 mAh
- Lighter: 150g vs 160g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi 4X, the Nokia 8 scores 9 points higher (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 4X leads (35/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Redmi 4X — 22/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 4X are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 4X notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Redmi 4X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 150628 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 141 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 618 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 139.2×70.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 4X
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 4X
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 4X
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Redmi 4X by 190.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Redmi 4X was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (33/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 4X (52/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 4X are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 4X notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi 4X?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Redmi 4X by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 4X?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 4X — 20/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi 4X?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi 4X?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 4X is a better fit for everyday use.