Nokia 8 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 80/100 vs 29/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 191g).
Nokia 8
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Lighter: 160g vs 191g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 51 points higher (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (84/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9602 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $485 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Nokia 8 by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $214. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $214 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (84/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 51 points (80/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.