Nokia 225 (Dual-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 225 vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:26 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 8:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Nokia 225 (Dual-sim) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 225 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)71% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.39MB	vs	+128GB (109GB available)46688 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)41% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels32 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+403 PPI182% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+6.4"129% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP19 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/5" inches	vs	+1/2.8" inches79% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)65% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 24MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps3389 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, ANT+, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh183% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
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Model	225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Nokia 225 Dual-sim	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2014	12/1/2018
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	55.5 x 124 millimeters (2.19 x 4.88 in)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.8" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~35.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
System version	Nokia Series OS S30	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	2.39MB	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	860 hours (35.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Yellow, Green, Black, White • Facebook, Twitter • Nokia Xpress Browser • 100% recoverable as materials and energy	• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 225 (Dual-sim)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)