Nokia 8 vs Nokia G100

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia G100 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662. Both devices score the same overall rating of 29/100. Key differences: the Nokia G100 has the bigger battery (5000 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 G100 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 29/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nokia G100
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 52
Portability 52
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
  • Lighter: 160g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia G100 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nokia 8 and the Nokia G100 received the same MobileRank rating — 29/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G100 leads (52/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G100 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 (84/100 vs 52/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G100: The Nokia G100 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nokia G100
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 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 166.6×76.7×8.9 mm
Weight 160 g 195 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nokia G100
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nokia G100
  • 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 G100
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nokia G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
29/100 -36.6%
320666 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Nokia G100 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Nokia G100
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, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G100 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G100 (84/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G100?

Both devices scored 29/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nokia 8.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia G100?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G100 — 29/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G100?

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

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia G100?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G100 is a better fit for everyday use.