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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Vivo S1 Prime
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).
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
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Vivo S1 Prime by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S1 Prime
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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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo S1 Prime (83/100 vs 52/100).