Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; launch prices were $699 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads — 31/100 vs 29/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A50 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 365,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A50
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 365008
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1021
- Lighter: 160g vs 166g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 25MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $699
- Better camera (22/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Samsung Galaxy A50 scores 2 points higher (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (25/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy A50 — 0/100; 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 Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 365008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1021 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 25 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A50 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 edges out the Nokia 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 leads on camera score (22/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A50 (25/100 vs 12/100).