Nokia 8 vs Poco M7
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $699 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 29/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (476,175 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Poco M7
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1396
- Lighter: 160g vs 224g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 476175 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 427
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $699
- Higher performance (34/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco M7, the Poco M7 scores 14 points higher (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco M7 — 70/100; 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 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (84/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1396 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Nokia 8 by 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $589. Poco M7 was $589 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (84/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco M7?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco M7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco M7 (58/100 vs 12/100).