Nokia 8 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 29/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 211g).
Nokia 8
OnePlus Nord 5
- Lighter: 160g vs 211g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $699
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 38 points higher (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4817 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $385 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Nokia 8 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $314. OnePlus Nord 5 was $314 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.