Nokia 8 vs Nokia Play 2 Max
Quick Comparison
Nokia Play 2 Max has better RAM than Nokia 8. In terms of display resolution, Nokia 8 has better resolution of 2560 x 1440 than Nokia Play 2 Max which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nokia Play 2 Max has more internal memory than Nokia.
| Name | Nokia 8 | Nokia Play 2 Max |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP Dual | 108 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 55990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2017. The cost of Nokia 8 is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be March 01, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Nokia Play 2 Max is Rs. 55990.
Display comparison
Nokia 8 has screen size of 5.3 inches which falls short to Nokia Play 2 Max's 6.6 inch screen. Nokia 8 has IPS Screen type where as Nokia Play 2 Max has AMOLED Screen type. Nokia 8 has display density of 554 PPI & Nokia Play 2 Max has only 409 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nokia Play 2 Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Nokia 8's ~ 69.4%. Nokia 8 has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Nokia Play 2 Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nokia Play 2 Max's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia 8's lower 4 GB RAM. Nokia Play 2 Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nokia 8 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia Play 2 Max's 108 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Nokia 8's 13 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia Play 2 Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia 8's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1.1 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia 8 | Nokia Play 2 Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Nokia 8 | Play 2 Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2017 | March 01, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.7 x 151.5 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 554 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 69.4% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Brightness 400 nits (typ.), 700 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41 (full), n77, n78; 5G NSA+SA, EN-DC and LTE CA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Barometer | Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, e-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Zeiss optics, HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Autofocus | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to v8.1 (Oreo) | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.45 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X2@3.19 GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.75 GHz & 4xCortex-A510@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3090 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |