Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 18/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 597,974); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 47 points higher (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (40/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (31/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 47 points (65/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.