Nokia 8 vs Nokia G400

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 29/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia G400 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 198g).

The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 198g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nokia G400 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: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia G400, the Nokia G400 scores 14 points higher (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (84/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nokia G400
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 1080x2408
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 160 g 198 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G400, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100 +8.3%
477542 AnTuTu

Nokia G400 leads Nokia 8 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (84/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nokia G400?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G400 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G400?

The Nokia G400 leads on performance (41/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia G400?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.