Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-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 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1836
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 162g vs 230g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (24/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 162 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a bit better (24/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (97/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.