Nokia 8 vs Nokia C31
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia C31 leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 200g).
Nokia 8
Nokia C31
- Lighter: 160g vs 200g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 3090 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia C31, the Nokia C31 scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (84/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nokia C31
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (52/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia C31?
The Nokia C31 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia C31?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia C31 — 35/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia C31?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.