Nokia 8 vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 29/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 230g).
Nokia 8
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Lighter: 160g vs 230g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 16 points higher (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (84/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1836 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 230 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Nokia 8 by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (84/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on performance (44/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.