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.

The Nokia 8 edges out the Redmi 4X 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
Redmi 4X
Performance 8
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 76
Value for money 22
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi 4X better?
  • Bigger battery: 4100 vs 3090 mAh
  • Lighter: 150g vs 160g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 4X: The Redmi 4X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Redmi 4X
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Redmi 4X
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi 4X
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Redmi 4X Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
20/100 -190.8%
150628 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Redmi 4X by 190.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Redmi 4X
$120

Launch price difference: $579. Redmi 4X was $579 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.