Google Pixel 8a vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 18/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4492); the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 30 points (48/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1836
  • Lighter: 188g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4492 mAh

  • Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Google Pixel 8a scores 30 points higher (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (75/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 1433693 597974
Geekbench Single 1722 799
Geekbench Multi 4458 1836
Display 6.1" OLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 24 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm
Weight 188 g 230 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100 -139.8%
597974 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 139.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (70/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (65/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 30 points (48/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.