Nokia 8 vs Vivo V20 SE

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo V20 SE (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V20 SE leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V20 SE has the bigger battery (4100 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 Vivo V20 SE is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Vivo V20 SE
Performance 24
Display 84
Camera 39
Battery 27
Portability 78
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 171g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo V20 SE better?
  • Bigger battery: 4100 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (27/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo V20 SE, the Vivo V20 SE scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V20 SE leads (27/100 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 V20 SE significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V20 SE: The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Vivo V20 SE
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 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 10, Funtouch 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm
Weight 160 g 171 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo V20 SE
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo V20 SE
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo V20 SE
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo V20 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo V20 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
39/100 -33.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Vivo V20 SE by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo V20 SE
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 V20 SE significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo V20 SE?

The Vivo V20 SE is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo V20 SE?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo V20 SE — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo V20 SE?

The Vivo V20 SE leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo V20 SE?

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

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo V20 SE?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.