Nokia 8 vs Poco X7
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco X7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra; launch prices were $699 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 leads — 54/100 vs 29/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X7 is faster in AnTuTu (820,021 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 185g).
Nokia 8
Poco X7
- Lighter: 160g vs 185g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 820021 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $699
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco X7, the Poco X7 scores 25 points higher (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Poco X7 — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco X7 (84/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 820021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1220x2712 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.3×74.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $279 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco X7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X7
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco X7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 leads Nokia 8 by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $420. Poco X7 was $420 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco X7 (84/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 25 points (54/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco X7?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X7 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X7?
The Poco X7 leads on performance (54/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco X7?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X7 is a better fit for everyday use.