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).

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 34 points (63/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 84
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 199g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • 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)
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 — 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).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 +54.2%
956756 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220

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 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.