Nokia 8 vs Poco C85
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $699 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Nokia 8
Poco C85
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1364
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $699
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco C85, the Poco C85 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (49/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco C85 — 56/100; 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 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1364 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $100 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Poco C85 by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Poco C85 was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco C85?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco C85?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.