Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 251,428); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 992
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 160g vs 204g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 leads (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (33/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 edges out the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 42/100).