Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 10686 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nokia 8 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.