Nokia 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $699 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 29/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia 8

Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Nokia 8 better?

  • Lighter: 160g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $970

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 61 points higher (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro 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 X500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 438016 5016623
Geekbench Single 427 4188
Geekbench Multi 1500 13145
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1216x2660
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 160 g 192 g
Launch price $699 $970

Camera comparison

Nokia 8

  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nokia 8

  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nokia 8

  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +91.3%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia 8

$699

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Launch price difference: $271. Nokia 8 was $271 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.