Nokia 8 vs Nothing Phone (4b)

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 29/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 210g).

The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 59
Portability 47
Value for money 50
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 210g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $699

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 26 points higher (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 50/100; 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 (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (59/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (84/100 vs 47/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nothing Phone (4b)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 438016 969048
Geekbench Single 427 1071
Geekbench Multi 1500 3057
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2344
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g 210 g
Launch price $699 $355
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
59
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
55/100 +54.8%
969048 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4b) leads Nokia 8 by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355

Launch price difference: $344. Nothing Phone (4b) was $344 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (59/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (84/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.