Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $899

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (76/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 438016 3207005
Geekbench Single 427 3228
Geekbench Multi 1500 9553
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 205 g
Price $699 $899
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +86.3%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nokia 8 by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $200. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (93/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (63/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (84/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.