Nokia 8 vs Poco F5
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F5 leads — 61/100 vs 29/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,263,761 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 181g).
Nokia 8
Poco F5
- Lighter: 160g vs 181g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1263761 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1653 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4349 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $699
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco F5, the Poco F5 scores 32 points higher (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco F5 — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco F5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1263761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1653 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4349 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $330 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco F5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F5 leads Nokia 8 by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $369. Poco F5 was $369 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F5?
The Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco F5?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco F5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F5?
The Poco F5 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F5?
The Poco F5 leads on performance (68/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco F5?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users.