Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (74/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (74/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.