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; estimated prices are $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 (3,515,964 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 214g).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 160g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $1299
- Better portability (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 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)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 0/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 0/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3515964 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $699 | $1299 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $600. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $600.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (76/100 vs 0/100).
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 Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.