Motorola Moto G53 vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G53 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G53 leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G53 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G53 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G53 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 183g).

The Motorola Moto G53 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G53
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G53 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 183g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G53 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G53 scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G53 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G53 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G53 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G53 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G53 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G53 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (84/100 vs 67/100).

Motorola Moto G53: The Motorola Moto G53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G53 Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 477542 438016
Geekbench Single 746 427
Geekbench Multi 1816 1500
Display 6.5" LCD IPS 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 183 g 160 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G53
  • 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 G53
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G53
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G53 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G53 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
42/100
477542 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -9.0%
438016 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G53 leads Nokia 8 by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G53
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G53 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G53 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G53 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G53 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G53 (84/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G53 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G53 and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G53 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G53 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G53 or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G53 leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G53 over the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G53 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.