Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nokia G50

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G50 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 435,710).

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Nokia G50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 44
Display 63
Camera 47
Battery 33
Portability 30
Value for money
Nokia G50
Performance 38
Display 55
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 39
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1597
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (44/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia G50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 220g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (39/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nokia G50, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia G50: The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Nokia G50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 597974 435710
Geekbench Single 799 689
Geekbench Multi 1836 1597
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 5 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm
Weight 230 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
47
camera
Nokia G50
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
63
display
Nokia G50
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Nokia G50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
45/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nokia G50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
43/100 -37.2%
435710 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Nokia G50 by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (47/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (66/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia G50 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia G50?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Nokia G50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nokia G50?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nokia G50 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia G50?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nokia G50?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on performance (44/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nokia G50?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.