Nokia 8 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $699 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 29/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 438,016).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $699
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 36 points higher (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (59/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 58.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (59/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (64/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 36 points (65/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 12/100).