Nokia 7 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nokia 7 Plus (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $399 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).
Nokia 7 Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 183g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $469
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 7 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Nokia 7 Plus — 0/100, 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 7 Plus (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nokia 7 Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $469 |
Nokia 7 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.75
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 7 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2160x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 7 Plus
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia 7 Plus by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Nokia 7 Plus was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (90/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (37/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (77/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (69/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 7 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 7 Plus 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.