Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 29/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 213g).
Nokia 8
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $771
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 54 points higher (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 10104 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $699 | $771 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $72. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $72.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 54 points (83/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.