Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 18/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 597,974).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 48 points higher (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (45/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (27/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 48 points (66/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.