Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 29/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 438,016).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Lighter: 160g vs 168g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better portability (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher value score: 44/100 vs 0/100
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 37 points higher (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Nokia 8 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Nokia 8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (44/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 37 points (66/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.