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).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.