Nokia 8 vs Poco C40

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 31/100 vs 29/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 204g).

The Poco C40 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Poco C40
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 204g

  • Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco C40, the Poco C40 scores 2 points higher (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 44/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco C40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 JLQ
AnTuTu 438016
Geekbench Single 427
Geekbench Multi 1500
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1650
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 160 g 204 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Poco C40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco C40?

The Poco C40 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco C40?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco C40 — 31/100.

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco C40?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.