Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; estimated prices are $699 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 438,016).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money 80
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $760

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 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 (89/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 438016 2998904
Geekbench Single 427 2746
Geekbench Multi 1500 8431
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
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 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g
Price $699 $760
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100 +85.4%
2998904 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Nokia 8 by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760

Price difference: $61. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $61.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.