Nokia 8 vs Nokia C300

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia C300 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C300 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 320,666); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C300 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).

The Nokia 8 edges out the Nokia C300 by just 5 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 C300
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 59
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
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 160g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nokia C300 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh

  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia C300, the Nokia 8 scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C300 leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C300 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C300 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (84/100 vs 59/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia C300: The Nokia C300 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nokia C300
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
AnTuTu 438016 320666
Geekbench Single 427 345
Geekbench Multi 1500 1065
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 166.7×76.6×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 190 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nokia C300
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nokia C300
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia C300
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia C300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nokia C300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
24/100 -36.6%
320666 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Nokia C300 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Nokia C300
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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C300 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C300 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C300 (84/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C300?

The Nokia 8 edges out the Nokia C300 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C300?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia C300 — 24/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C300?

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

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia C300?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C300 is a better fit for everyday use.