Nokia 8 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $699 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 29/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 213g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $699
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 26 points higher (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (84/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Nokia 8 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $514. Vivo Y500 (China) was $514 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (84/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 12/100).