Motorola Moto G Pro vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Moto G Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Pro leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Pro has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Pro
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Moto G Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 52/100)
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 15W
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Pro vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G Pro scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro 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 Motorola Moto G Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Pro | 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 | 1080x2300 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Android One | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.8×9.2 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Pro
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2300
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Pro and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Motorola Moto G Pro by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Pro is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G Pro edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Pro and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Pro 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 52/100).