Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 348,562); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1461
- Lighter: 160g vs 195g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1461 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (52/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (84/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A05 (44/100 vs 12/100).