Nokia 8 vs Tecno Pop 8

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Tecno Pop 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pop 8 leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 330,006); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 8 doesn't.

The Tecno Pop 8 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Tecno Pop 8
Performance 27
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (33/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Tecno Pop 8, the Tecno Pop 8 scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 8 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (84/100 vs 44/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pop 8: The Tecno Pop 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Tecno Pop 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 438016 330006
Geekbench Single 427 378
Geekbench Multi 1500 1335
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 13 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 160 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Tecno Pop 8
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Tecno Pop 8
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Tecno Pop 8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Tecno Pop 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Tecno Pop 8 Unisoc T606
35/100 -32.7%
330006 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 leads Tecno Pop 8 by 32.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Tecno Pop 8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (84/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Pop 8?

The Tecno Pop 8 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 Tecno Pop 8?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Pop 8 — 35/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Tecno Pop 8?

The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Tecno Pop 8?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 8 is a better fit for everyday use.