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 346,495); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).

The Poco C65 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 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 C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 346495
  • 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 — 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 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).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco C65
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 438016 346495
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
12
camera
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100 -26.4%
346495 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Poco C65 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Poco C65
$99

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?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.