Nokia 8 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 29/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 39 points higher (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4106 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nokia 8 by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 39 points (68/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.