Nokia 8 vs Redmi 6A

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 17/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 has the bigger battery (3090 mAh vs 3000); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 155,362); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 160g).

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the Redmi 6A — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Redmi 6A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 18
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 3090 vs 3000 mAh

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 160g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi 6A, the Nokia 8 scores 12 points higher (29/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Redmi 6A — 18/100; 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 6A (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 6A and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Redmi 6A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 438016 155362
Geekbench Single 427 300
Geekbench Multi 1500 486
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 3000 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 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 145 g
Launch price $699 $90
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100 -181.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Redmi 6A by 181.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Redmi 6A
$90

Launch price difference: $609. Redmi 6A was $609 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (33/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (52/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 6A and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi 6A?

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the Redmi 6A — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi 6A?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi 6A?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi 6A?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.