Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $699 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1639
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 14213 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nokia 8 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $940. Nokia 8 was $940 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (99/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.