Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 13/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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 153,667); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 846
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 289.1% 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (55/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
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 Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.