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).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Redmi A1+ by just 5 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 A1+
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money 32
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+ — 32/100; 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 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).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.
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
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
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
12
camera
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
24/100 -181.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Redmi A1+ by 181.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Redmi A1+
$80

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+?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.