Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 18/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1836
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 45 points higher (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (24/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (24/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 163 g | |
| Price | — | $1099 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (73/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (24/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (96/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 45 points (63/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.