Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 597,974); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (49/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (82/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (85/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (81/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (49/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.