Nokia 8 vs Poco X4 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco X4 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G; launch prices were $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X4 Pro leads — 52/100 vs 29/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X4 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Poco X4 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 205g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco X4 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco X4 Pro, the Poco X4 Pro scores 23 points higher (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X4 Pro leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 Pro leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 Pro leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco X4 Pro — 42/100; 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 X4 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X4 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro (84/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco X4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2101 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco X4 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X4 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco X4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X4 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Poco X4 Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X4 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X4 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X4 Pro (84/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X4 Pro?
The Poco X4 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 23 points (52/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco X4 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X4 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X4 Pro?
The Poco X4 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X4 Pro?
The Poco X4 Pro leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco X4 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco X4 Pro (53/100 vs 12/100).