Nokia 8 vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Poco M7 Plus 5G
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 217g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $699
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2183 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7000 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $168 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Nokia 8 by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $531. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $531 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (68/100 vs 12/100).