Nokia 8 vs Poco C65
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $699 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 348,562); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Poco C65
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1031
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $699
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco C65, the Poco C65 scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1031 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Poco C65 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Poco C65 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco C65?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco C65?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco C65?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco C65 (43/100 vs 12/100).