Motorola Moto G06 vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G06 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G06 leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G06 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 358,383); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 194g).

The Motorola Moto G06 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G06
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Moto G06 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 427
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G06 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G06 scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G06 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 leads (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G06 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G06 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (84/100 vs 59/100).

Motorola Moto G06: The Motorola Moto G06 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G06 Nokia 8
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 358383 438016
Geekbench Single 432 427
Geekbench Multi 1416 1500
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1640 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 7.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 171.4×77.5×8.3 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 194 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G06
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G06
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G06
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G06 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G06 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358383 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +18.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Motorola Moto G06 by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G06
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Motorola Moto G06 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G06 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G06 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G06 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G06 (84/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G06 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G06 and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G06 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G06 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G06 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G06 over the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G06 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.