Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Redmi A5
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 13/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 195,539); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Redmi A5
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 781
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Redmi A5, 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 A5 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 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 A5 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $90 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Redmi A5 by 205.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
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 A5 (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (55/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi A5?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Redmi A5 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 A5?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Redmi A5?
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 A5?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.