Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A15
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A15 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 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A15 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A15
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 727
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Samsung Galaxy A15 scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 7.8% 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 Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (47/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 3 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 A15?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A15?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A15?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A15 (66/100 vs 33/100).