Nokia 8 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $699 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $986
- Better portability (84/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nokia 8 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $287. Nokia 8 was $287 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.