Nokia 8 vs Poco M8
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $209. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 178g).
Nokia 8
Poco M8
- Lighter: 160g vs 178g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $699
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco M8 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2920 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $209 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8 leads Nokia 8 by 47.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $490. Poco M8 was $490 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco M8?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M8?
The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco M8?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.