Motorola Moto G55 vs Nokia 8
The Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G55 is faster in AnTuTu (668,462 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 179g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G55
Nokia 8
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 668462 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 969 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2321 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 179g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G55 vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G55 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G55
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G55 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G55 leads Nokia 8 by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G55
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (45/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G55 and the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G55 or the Nokia 8?
The Motorola Moto G55 leads on performance (49/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G55 over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Motorola Moto G55 (45/100 vs 12/100).