Nokia C31 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Nokia C31
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 10/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $89 |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 edges out the Nokia C31 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.