Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Poco M8

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 597,974); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).

The Poco M8 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 44
Display 63
Camera 47
Battery 33
Portability 30
Value for money
Poco M8
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 70
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5520 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 30/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Poco M8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 597974 840643
Geekbench Single 799 1015
Geekbench Multi 1836 2920
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5520 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight 230 g 178 g
Launch price $209
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
47
camera
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
63
display
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
45/100
597974 AnTuTu
Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 +28.9%
840643 AnTuTu

Poco M8 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Poco M8
$209
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (54/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Poco M8?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Poco M8?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Poco M8?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.