Nokia 8 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 29/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 201g).
Nokia 8
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Lighter: 160g vs 201g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $699
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 31 points higher (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100; 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 (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3315 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $329 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nokia 8 by 58.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $370. Nothing Phone (3a) was $370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.