Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 55/100 vs 29/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 has the bigger battery (3330 mAh vs 3090); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 178g).
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 1
- Lighter: 160g vs 178g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 3330 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 26 points higher (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2731 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 leads Nokia 8 by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (55/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 26 points (55/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Sony Xperia 1 leads on performance (55/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.