Motorola Moto G8 vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G8 has the bigger battery (4000 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 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 188g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Motorola Moto G8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 56
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (15/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
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 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Nokia 8, the Nokia 8 scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (84/100 vs 56/100).

Motorola Moto G8: The Motorola Moto G8 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 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 720x1560 2560x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 16 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 7.1
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 188 g 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 +24.8%
438016 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8
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 Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (84/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Nokia 8 edges out the Motorola Moto G8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

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

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

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

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