Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 29/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 438,016).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Lighter: 160g vs 162g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 37 points higher (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (31/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nokia 8 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Nokia 8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (31/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.