Nokia 2.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 2.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/1/2019 1:43 PM, updated: 7/28/2020 1:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Nokia 2.1 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS) Compare Nokia 2.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 2.1

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!

11 Advantages Nokia 2.1	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
+8GB (5GB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+267 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)9% Lighter
9.67 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

27 Common items in both devices

1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Other model names	Nokia 2.1 TA-1080, TA-1092, TA-1084, TA-1093, TA-1086	Galaxy J2 Prime Duos G532F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Russia
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2018	11/1/2016
Depth	9.67 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 153.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.05 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Blue/copper, Blue/silver, Grey/silver • Android Go edition • 16:9 display ratio • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 2.1	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)