Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 224g).
Nokia 8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 160g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $892
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (84/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $892 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nokia 8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $193. Nokia 8 was $193 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (84/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.