Nokia 8 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $699 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 29/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 199g).
Nokia 8
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $699
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 34 points higher (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $220 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $479. Vivo Y500 Pro was $479 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 34 points (63/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.