Nokia 8 vs Vivo Z3i

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Z3i has the bigger battery (3315 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 232,802); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't.

The Nokia 8 edges out the Vivo Z3i 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 Z3i
Performance 17
Display 57
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 779
  • Lighter: 160g vs 164g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
  • Bigger battery: 3315 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (17/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Vivo Z3i, the Nokia 8 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Z3i is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Z3i is a bit better (17/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Z3i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Vivo Z3i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 438016 232802
Geekbench Single 427 341
Geekbench Multi 1500 779
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2280
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 16 MP
Front camera 13 MP 24 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 160 g 164 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo Z3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100 -88.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Vivo Z3i by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Vivo Z3i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (33/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Z3i is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Z3i is a bit better (17/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Z3i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Vivo Z3i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Vivo Z3i?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Z3i — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Vivo Z3i leads on camera score (17/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Vivo Z3i?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.