Nokia 8 vs Vivo X300s

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $723

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 438016 3703823
Geekbench Single 427 3228
Geekbench Multi 1500 9553
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 217 g
Price $699 $723
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +88.2%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nokia 8 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $24. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $24.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (84/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo X300s?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo X300s?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.