Nokia 8 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 29/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 188g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 24 points higher (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2577 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Nokia 8 by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 24 points (53/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 12/100).