Nokia 8 vs Poco F8 Ultra

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $729

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco F8 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 438016 3640351
Geekbench Single 427 3640
Geekbench Multi 1500 11033
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
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 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 218 g
Price $699 $729
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +88.0%
3640351 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Poco F8 Ultra
$729

Price difference: $30. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $30.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (84/100 vs 49/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.