Nokia 8 vs Poco M6 Plus

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 49/100 vs 29/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).

The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Poco M6 Plus
Performance
Display 66
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 205g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 20 points higher (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 53/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco M6 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
AnTuTu 438016
Geekbench Single 427
Geekbench Multi 1500
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 205 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (47/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 20 points (49/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco M6 Plus?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M6 Plus?

The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco M6 Plus?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.