Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads — 19/100 vs 18/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 836
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Samsung Galaxy A21s scores 1 points higher (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (95/100 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 A21s (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 836 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $215 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 155.2% 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 A21s (45/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (36/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (60/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s 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 A21s?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.