Nokia 8 vs OnePlus Nord
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $699 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord leads — 44/100 vs 29/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord has the bigger battery (4115 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Nord is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 184g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
OnePlus Nord
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 184g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4115 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $699
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the OnePlus Nord, the OnePlus Nord scores 15 points higher (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord leads (27/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, OnePlus Nord — 16/100; 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 OnePlus Nord is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (84/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1836 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4115 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord leads Nokia 8 by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. OnePlus Nord was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (84/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus Nord is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the OnePlus Nord?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the OnePlus Nord — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus Nord leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the OnePlus Nord?
The OnePlus Nord leads on performance (44/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the OnePlus Nord?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the OnePlus Nord (39/100 vs 12/100).