Nokia 8 vs Poco F8

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 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
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 205g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $699

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 438016 3119308
Geekbench Single 427 3041
Geekbench Multi 1500 9494
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2560x1440 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 205 g
Price $699 $499
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +86.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Nokia 8 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Poco F8
$499

Price difference: $200. Poco F8 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (84/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

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

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco F8?

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