Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G8 Power (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 G8 Power leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 Power has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 16 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 329,457); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 Power doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 197g).

The Motorola Moto G8 Power edges out the Nokia 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Performance 24
Display 57
Camera 21
Battery 43
Portability 45
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Power better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (21/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 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 197g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Power vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Moto G8 Power scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power leads (43/100 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 G8 Power is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power is a bit better (21/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (84/100 vs 45/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Power: The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Power 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 5000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 15W 18W
Main camera 16 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 156.0×75.8×9.6 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 197 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
21
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2300
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Power
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Power and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
32/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +24.8%
438016 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Motorola Moto G8 Power by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Price unknown
Nokia 8
$699
Detailed category analysis
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 G8 Power is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power is a bit better (21/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Power significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Power (84/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power edges out the Nokia 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Power and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power leads on camera score (21/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Power or the Nokia 8?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Power over the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Moto G8 Power is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.