Nokia 8 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $699 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 29/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 196g).
Nokia 8
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 196g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $699
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 35 points higher (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 6403 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $699 | $350 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $349. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $349.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 35 points (64/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.