Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A07 4G
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads — 41/100 vs 29/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 184g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 184g
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A07 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
- 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 A07 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G scores 12 points higher (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A07 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2047 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 167.4×77.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy A07 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads Nokia 8 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A07 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G (44/100 vs 12/100).