Nokia 8 vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 29/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 62 points (91/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $950

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 62 points higher (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 438016 4247433
Geekbench Single 427 3640
Geekbench Multi 1500 11033
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2560x1440 3168x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP69
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 160 g 230 g
Price $699 $950
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +89.7%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Price difference: $251. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $251.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (84/100 vs 39/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 62 points (91/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.