Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Nokia 8
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $825
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 10070 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $699 | $825 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $126. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $126.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.