Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 20.7% 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 A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 5 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 A26?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (63/100 vs 30/100).