Nokia 6 vs Poco F8

The Nokia 6 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $229 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 180,440); the Nokia 6 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 6
Performance 11
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money 0
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nokia 6 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $499

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 180440
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 827
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 6 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 6 — 0/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 6 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 54/100).

Nokia 6: The Nokia 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 6 Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 180440 3119308
Geekbench Single 205 3041
Geekbench Multi 827 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 1920x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC yes
Dimensions 154.0×75.8×7.9 mm
Weight 169 g 205 g
Launch price $229 $499
Camera comparison
Nokia 6
  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 6 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
19/100
180440 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +94.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Nokia 6 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 6
$229
Poco F8
$499

Launch price difference: $270. Nokia 6 was $270 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (90/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 6 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 6 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 6 and the Poco F8?

The Nokia 6 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 6 over the Poco F8?

The Nokia 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.