Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade V70 Max
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade V70 Max (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V70 Max leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V70 Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
ZTE Blade V70 Max
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V70 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 560 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1700 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 22W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade V70 Max, the ZTE Blade V70 Max scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade V70 Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 Max (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Blade V70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1700 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 171.8×78.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70 Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V70 Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade V70 Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 Max (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The ZTE Blade V70 Max edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade V70 Max — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
The ZTE Blade V70 Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade V70 Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the ZTE Blade V70 Max (51/100 vs 12/100).