Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 55/100 vs 29/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 438,016).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 10 VII
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 168g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1013 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 26 points higher (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (53/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100; 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 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3000 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 10 VII leads Nokia 8 by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on performance (56/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Sony Xperia 10 VII (53/100 vs 12/100).