Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 29/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 438,016).
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 160g vs 172g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 38 points higher (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4453 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Nokia 8 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (68/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.