Nokia G310 vs Poco M8

The Nokia G310 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8 leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M8 is faster in AnTuTu (840,643 vs 477,542); the Poco M8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia G310 doesn't; the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).

The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Nokia G310 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G310
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Poco M8
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 70
What makes Nokia G310 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 840643 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G310 vs the Poco M8, the Poco M8 scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G310 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (79/100 vs 56/100).

Nokia G310: The Nokia G310 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G310 Poco M8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 477542 840643
Geekbench Single 746 1015
Geekbench Multi 1816 2920
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2392
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5520 mAh
Charging 20W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 165.1×75.7×8.6 mm 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 178 g
Launch price $209
Camera comparison
Nokia G310
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G310
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G310
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Poco M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G310 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G310 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
39/100
477542 AnTuTu
Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 +43.2%
840643 AnTuTu

Poco M8 leads Nokia G310 by 43.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G310
Price unknown
Poco M8
$209
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G310 (79/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 and the Nokia G310 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Nokia G310 (79/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G310 or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 is noticeably better than the Nokia G310 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G310 and the Poco M8?

The Nokia G310 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G310 or the Poco M8?

The Poco M8 leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G310 over the Poco M8?

The Nokia G310 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8 is a better fit for everyday use.