Nokia G60 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G60 leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nokia G60 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 348,562); the Nokia G60 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G60
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Nokia G60 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1461
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G60 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Nokia G60 scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G60 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP52 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia G60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia G60
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nokia G60
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G60 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G60 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G60 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia G60 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia G60 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G60 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Nokia G60 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G60 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia G60 (66/100 vs 32/100).