Nokia 8 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 29/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 238g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 61 points higher (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.