Nokia 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 29/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 173g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 21 points higher (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (38/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2318 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Nokia 8 by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (38/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 21 points (50/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 12/100).