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).

The Nokia G50 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 G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
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).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.
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
Price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100 -0.5%
435710 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Nokia G50 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nokia G50
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.