Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1500
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nokia 8 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $801. Nokia 8 was $801 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (97/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (69/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.