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 (953,150 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 82/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 953150 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Vivo Y500 Pro was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.