Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Lighter: 230g vs 235g
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (82/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.