Nokia 8 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 29/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 199g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 50 points higher (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Poco F8 Pro was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 50 points (79/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.