Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade A7

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 22/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A7 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 232,802); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't.

The Nokia 8 edges out the ZTE Blade A7 by just 7 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
ZTE Blade A7
Performance 17
Display 41
Camera 12
Battery 15
Portability 84
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

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 3200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 146g vs 160g

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

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Nokia 8 scores 7 points higher (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A7 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A7: The ZTE Blade A7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 ZTE Blade A7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 438016 232802
Geekbench Single 427 341
Geekbench Multi 1500 779
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.0" 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 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 146 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
ZTE Blade A7
  • 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
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
41
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
ZTE Blade A7
  • 3200 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 MediaTek Helio P60
22/100 -88.1%
232802 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads ZTE Blade A7 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (33/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

camera

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

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

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

The Nokia 8 edges out the ZTE Blade A7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 22/100.

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

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

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

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