Nokia 8 vs Vivo S1 Prime

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S1 Prime leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S1 Prime has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).

The Vivo S1 Prime edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 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
Vivo S1 Prime
Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 33
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1128
  • Lighter: 160g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Vivo S1 Prime scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S1 Prime leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (84/100 vs 57/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S1 Prime: The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Vivo S1 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 438016 329457
Geekbench Single 427 321
Geekbench Multi 1500 1128
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm
Weight 160 g 190 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo S1 Prime
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo S1 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
38/100 -33.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Vivo S1 Prime by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo S1 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S1 Prime significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (84/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo S1 Prime edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo S1 Prime leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.