Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (30/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (90/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.