Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 438,016).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 160g vs 168g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Better portability (84/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 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 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Nokia 8 by 61.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nokia 8 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (35/100 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 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on camera score (20/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (64/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.