Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads — 41/100 vs 29/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 160g vs 189g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G (2023) scores 12 points higher (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (84/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2023) | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G (2023) leads Nokia 8 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (84/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) leads on camera score (29/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Moto G (2023) (43/100 vs 12/100).