Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 438,016); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.9mm).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Lighter: 160g vs 163g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $1099
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (62/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $699 | $1099 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nokia 8 by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (89/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (73/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (29/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.