Motorola Moto G Fast vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G Fast (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Fast 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 329,457); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Fast doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 189g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Motorola Moto G Fast by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Fast
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 54
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Moto G Fast better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (15/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1128
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Fast vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (84/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Moto G Fast: The Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Fast Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 329457 438016
Geekbench Single 321 427
Geekbench Multi 1128 1500
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1560 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 16 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 3GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.9×75.7×9.1 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 189 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Fast
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Fast and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +24.8%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Motorola Moto G Fast by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Fast
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Fast is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Fast (84/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Motorola Moto G Fast by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Fast and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Fast has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Fast or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Fast over the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Fast is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.