Nokia 8 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade X1 5G has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 190g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the ZTE Blade X1 5G scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1836 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade X1 5G leads Nokia 8 by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G leads on performance (44/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).