Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 19/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A7 Prime has the bigger battery (3200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 155,362); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't.

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 10
Display 40
Camera 12
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 486
  • Lighter: 160g vs 165g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
  • Bigger battery: 3200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Nokia 8 scores 10 points higher (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 438016 155362
Geekbench Single 427 300
Geekbench Multi 1500 486
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.1" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1560
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 3200 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 16 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm
Weight 160 g 165 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 Prime MediaTek Helio A22
19/100 -181.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 181.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (33/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nokia 8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.