Nokia 8 vs Nokia G50
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G50 leads — 43/100 vs 29/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G50 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 435,710); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nokia G50
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 435710
- Lighter: 160g vs 220g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nokia G50 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 689 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1597 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nokia G50, the Nokia G50 scores 14 points higher (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G50 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G50 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (84/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nokia G50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1597 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Nokia G50 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G50 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G50 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (84/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G50?
The Nokia G50 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 G50?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nokia G50 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G50?
The Nokia G50 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nokia G50?
The Nokia G50 leads on performance (38/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nokia G50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia G50 (66/100 vs 12/100).