Nokia 8 vs Vivo X21i
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X21i leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X21i has the bigger battery (3425 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 314,537); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Vivo X21i
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 779
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Bigger battery: 3425 vs 3090 mAh
- Lighter: 159g vs 160g
- Better camera (15/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo X21i, the Vivo X21i scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X21i and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X21i and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 779 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Vivo X21i by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X21i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X21i and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X21i and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X21i?
The Vivo X21i edges out the Nokia 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X21i — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X21i?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo X21i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo X21i (82/100 vs 52/100).