Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 29/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 215g).
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Lighter: 160g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $1531
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (42/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 40 points higher (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $699 | $1531 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Nokia 8 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $832. Nokia 8 is cheaper by $832.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (84/100 vs 66/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (42/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 40 points (69/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.