Infinix S5 vs Nokia 8
The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 23/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix S5 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 177,554); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
Nokia 8
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (21/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 723
- Lighter: 160g vs 178g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 6 points higher (29/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix S5 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (21/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Infinix S5 by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix S5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Infinix S5 (33/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (21/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (32/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Infinix S5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Nokia 8?
The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Nokia 8?
The Infinix S5 leads on camera score (21/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 10/100).