Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 18/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 597,974); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 18/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 24 points higher (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1044507 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 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 | — | $329 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (42/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 24 points (42/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.