Nokia 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $169 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 18/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 190g).
Nokia 5
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 152g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $999
- Better portability (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 52 points higher (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9200 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $999 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nokia 5 by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $830. Nokia 5 was $830 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (89/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (54/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 52 points (70/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.