Nokia 8 vs Poco M8s

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 217g).

The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 217g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 622608 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: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $699

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 44/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco M8s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 438016 622608
Geekbench Single 427 938
Geekbench Multi 1500 2183
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2392
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, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm
Weight 160 g 217 g
Launch price $699 $189
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 +29.6%
622608 AnTuTu

Poco M8s leads Nokia 8 by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Poco M8s
$189

Launch price difference: $510. Poco M8s was $510 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (48/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (84/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco M8s?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M8s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco M8s?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.