Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 597,974).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?

  • Overall rating 18/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 597974 3654776
Geekbench Single 799 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm
Weight 230 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +83.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (90/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (83/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.