Nokia 8 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 29/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 218g).
Nokia 8
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 160g vs 218g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $469 vs $699
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $699 | $469 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $230. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $230.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.