Nokia 8.1 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 8.1 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.18"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
12
MP
MP
20mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia 8.1
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!
21 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
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Model | Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) |
Other model names | Nokia X7 TA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1119, TA-1121 | Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Chile, Mexico |
Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
Release date | 12/1/2018 | 4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.76 x 154.8 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) | 75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 214 grams (7.49 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.18" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 408 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Cristal Dinorex (NEG) | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 90Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI Core 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version (TA-1119): LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) India version (TA-1121): LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 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, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 49 hours (2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Blue/silver, Steel/copper, Iron/steel • Android One edition • 18.7:9 display ratio • Zeiss optics back camera | • Colors: Black, Blue, Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia 8.1 | Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body) |