Nokia 8 (64GB) vs Sonim XP8

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 6:22 PM

Compare Sonim XP8 X Nokia 8 (64GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sonim XP8 Compare Nokia 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

19 Advantages Nokia 8 (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sonim XP8
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+64GB (50GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)109% Lighter	vs	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)128% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+554 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.3"6% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP115% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3090 mAh	vs	+4900 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
IP54 certified	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

TFT IPS LCD

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
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Model	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Other model names	Nokia 8 (4GB RAM)	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sonim
Release date	9/1/2017	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	feature not registered	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3090 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper • 2.5D glass screen • Carl Zeiss camera optics • Quick Charge 3.0 • Nokia OZO audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Sonim XP8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered