Nokia 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $169 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 9/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 180,440); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 8.0mm).
Nokia 5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Lighter: 152g vs 163g
- Cheaper: $169 vs $1099
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 54 points higher (63/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (98/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $169 | $1099 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nokia 5 by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $930. Nokia 5 is cheaper by $930.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (73/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (98/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 54 points (63/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.