Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Redmi A1

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 13/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 155,362); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Redmi A1 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Redmi A1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 486
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi A1 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 230g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Redmi A1, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 5 points higher (18/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A1: The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Redmi A1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 597974 155362
Geekbench Single 799 300
Geekbench Multi 1836 486
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 64 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB 32GB
OS Android 10 Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 230 g 192 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Redmi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Redmi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Redmi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Redmi A1 MediaTek Helio A22
13/100 -284.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Redmi A1 by 284.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Redmi A1
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (45/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi A1?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Redmi A1 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Redmi A1?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi A1?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Redmi A1?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.