Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A07
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads — 41/100 vs 29/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A07 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A07 is faster in AnTuTu (533,135 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 doesn't; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 184g).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Lighter: 160g vs 184g
- Better display (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 533135 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
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A07, the Samsung Galaxy A07 scores 12 points higher (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads (44/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy A07 — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 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 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A07 (84/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 533135 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 2047 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy A07, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A07 leads Nokia 8 by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Samsung Galaxy A07 was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 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 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A07 (84/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 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?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 leads on performance (43/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A07 is a better fit for everyday use.