Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade A52
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade A52 leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A52 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 214g).
Nokia 8
ZTE Blade A52
- Lighter: 160g vs 214g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade A52, the ZTE Blade A52 scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A52 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (84/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A52
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A52 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A52?
The ZTE Blade A52 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.