Nokia 8 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $699 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 193g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $699
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nokia 8 by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.