Nokia 8 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 7/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 77 points (84/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 62
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 77 points higher (84/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 438016 4602290
Geekbench Single 427 3640
Geekbench Multi 1500 11033
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 160 g 227 g
Price $699 $799
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
7/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +90.5%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $100. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 1/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 77 points (84/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 1/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.