Nokia 8 vs Nokia C210

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia C210 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 23/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 has the bigger battery (3090 mAh vs 3000); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 320,666); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C210 doesn't.

The Nokia 8 edges out the Nokia C210 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nokia C210
Performance 24
Display 35
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 320666
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 345
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1065
  • Bigger battery: 3090 vs 3000 mAh
  • Lighter: 160g vs 167g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Nokia C210 better?

  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia C210, the Nokia 8 scores 6 points higher (29/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C210 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C210 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia C210: The Nokia C210 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nokia C210
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
AnTuTu 438016 320666
Geekbench Single 427 345
Geekbench Multi 1500 1065
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.3"
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1560
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 13
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 159.5×73.9×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 167 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nokia C210
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nokia C210
  • 6.3"
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
35
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia C210
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia C210, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nokia C210 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
23/100 -36.6%
320666 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Nokia C210 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nokia C210
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C210 (52/100 vs 35/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C210 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C210 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C210?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Nokia C210 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C210?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia C210 — 23/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C210?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia C210?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C210 is a better fit for everyday use.