Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $200 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads — 44/100 vs 29/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 202g).
Motorola Moto G 2026
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 202g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G 2026 scores 15 points higher (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (50/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 50/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (84/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G 2026 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $699 |
Motorola Moto G 2026
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G 2026 leads Nokia 8 by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Motorola Moto G 2026 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.