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; estimated prices are $329 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G60 leads — 29/100 vs 19/100 (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 346,495); the Nokia G60 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.

The Nokia G60 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G60
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 87
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia G60 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1364
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Cheaper: $89 vs $329

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G60 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Nokia G60 scores 10 points higher (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).

Nokia G60: The Nokia G60 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A05: The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G60 Samsung Galaxy A05
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 592015 346495
Geekbench Single 905 420
Geekbench Multi 2003 1364
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
Dimensions 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm
Weight 190 g 195 g
Price $329 $89
Camera comparison
Nokia G60
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G60
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G60
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G60 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G60 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
29/100
592015 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A05 MediaTek Helio G85
19/100 -70.9%
346495 AnTuTu

Nokia G60 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia G60
$329
Samsung Galaxy A05
$89

Price difference: $240. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $240.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).

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 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.

Should you choose the Nokia G60 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Nokia G60 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.