Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 18/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,102 vs 597,974); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 18/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063102 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 18W
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 25 points higher (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $459 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (44/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 25 points (43/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.