Nokia 8 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 226g).
Nokia 8
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $899
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $699 | $899 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.