Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads — 18/100 vs 14/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is faster in AnTuTu (597,974 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Higher AnTuTu: 597974 vs 352871
- Better Geekbench Single: 799 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1836 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 25MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 166g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW scores 4 points higher (18/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 352871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 69.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (45/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50 by just 4 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 A50?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.