Nokia 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $169 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 9/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 215g).
Nokia 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 152g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $169 vs $1999
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 56 points higher (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (98/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 152 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $169 | $1999 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nokia 5 by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1830. Nokia 5 is cheaper by $1830.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (40/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (98/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 56 points (65/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.