Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Ace III leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Ace III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 435,710); the Nokia 8 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 435710
- Lighter: 160g vs 162g
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 689 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1597 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3090 mAh
- Higher performance (38/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Sony Xperia Ace III scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1597 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia Ace III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III is a bit better (38/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia Ace III are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Sony Xperia Ace III edges out the Nokia 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Sony Xperia Ace III leads on performance (38/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Sony Xperia Ace III (49/100 vs 12/100).