The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8C, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,060 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.26″
- against 5.84″
Nokia 7.1, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 432 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 167.2 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 117,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 294 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,083 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver cores. | Octa-core processor with four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 400 GB |
Design
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Purple | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 158.7 mm | 149.7 mm |
| Weight | 167.2 g | 160 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.2 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP5X, IPX4 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,060 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | — | 19 h 30 min |
| Standby time | — | 408 h |
Display
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.26″ Best value | 5.84″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 432 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,300 :1 |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.26 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.74 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | — |
Technical
| Specification | 8C | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BKK-LX2, BKK-LX1, BKK-L21, BKK-AL00, BKK-TL00, BKK-AL10 | TA-1100, TA-1097, TA-1085, TA-1095, TA-1096 |
