Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi 17
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $709 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (85/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (81/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.