Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A14
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 160g vs 201g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1826 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Nokia 8 by 27.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Samsung Galaxy A14 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 46/100).