Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 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 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 597974 3998145
Geekbench Single 799 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
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 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 230 g 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +85.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (82/100 vs 24/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

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