Nokia 5 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $169 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 18/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 218g).
Nokia 5
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 152g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $469
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $469 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia 5 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nokia 5 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (84/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 53 points (71/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.