Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 10 II

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 II leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 II has the bigger battery (3600 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 329,457).

The Sony Xperia 10 II edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Sony Xperia 10 II
Performance 24
Display 90
Camera 17
Battery 13
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1128
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
  • Bigger battery: 3600 vs 3090 mAh
  • Lighter: 151g vs 160g

  • Better camera (17/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (13/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 II, the Sony Xperia 10 II scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II is a bit better (17/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 10 II are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 II: The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Sony Xperia 10 II
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 438016 329457
Geekbench Single 427 321
Geekbench Multi 1500 1128
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.0" OLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2520
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 10.0
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP65
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm
Weight 160 g 151 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 10 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 II Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
33/100 -33.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Sony Xperia 10 II
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II is a bit better (17/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 10 II are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Sony Xperia 10 II edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 10 II — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Sony Xperia 10 II leads on camera score (17/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.