Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads — 43/100 vs 29/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Better display (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Samsung Galaxy A04 scores 14 points higher (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | — | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A04
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In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.