Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 29/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $2199
- Better portability (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 49 points higher (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nokia 8 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1500. Nokia 8 was $1500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (96/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (61/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 49 points (78/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.