Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 16/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 23/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 2 points higher (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 24/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (45/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | — | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (45/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (55/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Samsung Galaxy A03 by just 2 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?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.