Nokia 8 vs Vivo Y20

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo Y20 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y20 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 251,428); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y20 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Vivo Y20 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Vivo Y20
Performance 18
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 992
  • Lighter: 160g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo Y20, the Nokia 8 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y20 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Y20 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y20 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (84/100 vs 60/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y20: The Vivo Y20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Vivo Y20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 438016 251428
Geekbench Single 427 272
Geekbench Multi 1500 992
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 164.4×76.3×8.4 mm
Weight 160 g 192 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo Y20
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo Y20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo Y20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo Y20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
25/100 -74.2%
251428 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Vivo Y20 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo Y20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (33/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Y20 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y20 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y20 (84/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Vivo Y20 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y20 — 25/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo Y20?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y20 is a better fit for everyday use.