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.

The ZTE Blade V70 Max edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 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 V70 Max

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 52
Value for money —

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
12
camera

ZTE Blade V70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Nokia 8

  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display

ZTE Blade V70 Max

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Nokia 8

  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

ZTE Blade V70 Max

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia 8

$699

ZTE Blade V70 Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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).