Nokia G400 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 43/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 477,542); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 198g).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 75
Display 82
Camera 67
Battery 29
Portability 83
Value for money 44
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 168g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 23 points higher (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (83/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23: The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G400 Samsung Galaxy S23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 477542 1660456
Geekbench Single 746 2004
Geekbench Multi 1816 5311
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 20W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm
Weight 198 g 168 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
66/100 +71.2%
1660456 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Nokia G400 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (75/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (67/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (83/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 by 23 points (66/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.