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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Redmi 6A
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 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
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
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Redmi 6A by 181.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 10/100).