Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A14
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 799
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (47/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (46/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 8 V 5G UW
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (47/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (46/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Samsung Galaxy A14 by just 6 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 A14?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (47/100 vs 16/100).