Apple iPhone XS (256GB) vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS vs Nokia 8 Sirocco phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 6:46 AM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:25 PM

Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X Apple iPhone XS (256GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare Apple iPhone XS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (256GB)	vs	14 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+256GB (244GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+5.8"5% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 7.1MP44% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
1125x2436 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
463 PPI	vs	+534 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP4% Higher resolution main camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2658 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

177 grams (6.2 ounces)

Stainless steel body, glass front/back

16 million

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	3/1/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	iOS 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2658 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Face ID • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XS (256GB)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered