Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 597,974).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 64 points (82/100 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 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
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 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 226g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (17/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (17/100 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 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 597974 3593401
Geekbench Single 799 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 230 g 226 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • 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 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +83.4%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (93/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (72/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (17/100 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 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.