Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 29/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 219g).
Nokia 8
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 160g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $999
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $699 | $999 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.