Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $300 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 208g).

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 35
Battery 50
Portability 47
Value for money 32
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Moto G Power 2026 better?
  • 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: $300 vs $699

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 208g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads (50/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Power 2026 — 32/100, 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 Power 2026 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 (84/100 vs 47/100).

Motorola Moto G Power 2026: The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 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 Power 2026 Nokia 8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 524785 438016
Geekbench Single 771 427
Geekbench Multi 1980 1500
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 30W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 166.6×77.1×8.7 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 208 g 160 g
Launch price $300 $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Power 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100
524785 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -19.8%
438016 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads Nokia 8 by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Power 2026
$300
Nokia 8
$699

Launch price difference: $399. Motorola Moto G Power 2026 was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Power 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 Power 2026 (84/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Power 2026 over the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G Power 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.