Nokia 8 vs Poco M6
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 40/100 vs 29/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M6 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Nokia 8
Poco M6
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco M6, the Poco M6 scores 11 points higher (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (84/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1954 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Nokia 8 by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Poco M6 was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco M6?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 leads on performance (42/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco M6?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use.