Nokia 8 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 29/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 201g).
Nokia 8
Nothing Phone (2)
- Lighter: 160g vs 201g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 34 points higher (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (84/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4200 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nokia 8 by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (2) was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 34 points (63/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.