Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 19/100 vs 18/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 346,495); the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 1 points higher (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $89 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 72.6% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (45/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (56/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 1 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 A05?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.