Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2018 7:57 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) Compare Nokia 7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)

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22 Advantages Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6"18% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP57% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
402 PPI	vs	+432 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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Model	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Other model names	Nokia 7+ TA-1046, Nokia 7 plus TA-1046 (Android One)	AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	3/7/2018	5/30/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)	73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 700/800/900/850/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	723 hours (30.1 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black/copper, White/copper • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 18:9 screen • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics on both cameras • Fast battery charging (9V/2A=18W)	• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)