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).
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Lighter: 160g vs 168g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 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)
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 — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2920 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
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
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
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.
Launch price difference: $250. Sony Xperia 10 VII was $250 cheaper at launch.
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).
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?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.