Nokia 5 vs Poco M8
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $169 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 178g).
Nokia 5
Poco M8
- Lighter: 152g vs 178g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $209
- Better portability (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 leads (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Poco M8 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 2920 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $209 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Nokia 5 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Nokia 5 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (79/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Poco M8?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Poco M8?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.