Motorola Moto G35 vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G35 leads — 46/100 vs 29/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G35 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G35 is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 188g).

The Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G35
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 35
Battery 43
Portability 68
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2186 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 188g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G35 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G35 scores 17 points higher (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (84/100 vs 68/100).

Motorola Moto G35: The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G35 Nokia 8
Processor Unisoc T760 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 628581 438016
Geekbench Single 746 427
Geekbench Multi 2186 1500
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G35
  • 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 G35
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G35 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G35 Unisoc T760
46/100
628581 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -43.5%
438016 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G35 leads Nokia 8 by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G35
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G35 (84/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G35 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G35 and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G35 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G35 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G35 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G35 leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G35 over the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G35 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.