Nokia 8 vs Redmi A1+
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $699 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 155,362); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Redmi A1+
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 486
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- 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 52/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $699
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi A1+, the Nokia 8 scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Redmi A1+ — 44/100; 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 A1+ (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Redmi A1+ by 181.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Redmi A1+ was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (33/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (52/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Redmi A1+ are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi A1+?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Redmi A1+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi A1+?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi A1+?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi A1+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi A1+ (66/100 vs 12/100).