Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 29/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 160g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Better portability (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 31 points higher (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nokia 8 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nokia 8 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (65/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 31 points (60/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.