Nokia 8 vs Poco X6 Pro

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 29/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X6 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).

The Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 62
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 186g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $699

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco X6 Pro, the Poco X6 Pro scores 31 points higher (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco X6 Pro — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Poco X6 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
AnTuTu 438016 1520690
Geekbench Single 427 1239
Geekbench Multi 1500 4265
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 2712x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 186 g
Launch price $699 $299
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Poco X6 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Poco X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100 +71.2%
1520690 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Poco X6 Pro
$299

Launch price difference: $400. Poco X6 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco X6 Pro?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco X6 Pro?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.