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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nokia G100
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).
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
Nokia G100
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G100
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G100
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Nokia G100 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G100
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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 (33/100 vs 24/100).
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G100 (52/100 vs 12/100).