Nokia 8 vs Nokia G310

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia G310 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G310 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G310 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G310 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G310 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).

The Nokia G310 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nokia G310
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 195g

  • Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Nokia G310 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia G310, the Nokia G310 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G310 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G310 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G310 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G310 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G310 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (84/100 vs 56/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G310: The Nokia G310 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nokia G310
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
AnTuTu 438016 477542
Geekbench Single 427 746
Geekbench Multi 1500 1816
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 13
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 165.1×75.7×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 195 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nokia G310
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nokia G310
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia G310
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G310, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nokia G310 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100 +8.3%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G310 leads Nokia 8 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nokia G310
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G310 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G310 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G310 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (84/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G310?

The Nokia G310 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia G310?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G310 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G310?

The Nokia G310 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G310?

The Nokia G310 leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia G310?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G310 is a better fit for everyday use.