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Nokia 8.1 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 8.1 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.18"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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24Points Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB) Compare Nokia 8.1 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)

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!

8.1} 9 Advantages Nokia 8.1 vs Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+408 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 20MP98%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (100GB available)96%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
6.18"vs+6.4"4%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP180%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAhvs+4500 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+25W39%
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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
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ModelNokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Other model namesNokia X7 TA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1119, TA-1121Galaxy S23 FE 5G SM-S711B/DS (Fan Edition)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date12/1/201810/5/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.76 x 154.8 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)76.5 x 158 millimeters (3.01 x 6.22 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.18" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)408 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCristal Dinorex (NEG)Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1450nits[peak]
HDR10+

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 5.1 / 6.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzXclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 940919 (v9), 1129278 (v10)
Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1), 3946 (v6)
GFXBench: 79fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@960fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered39 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Blue/silver, Steel/copper, Iron/steel
โ€ข Android One edition
โ€ข 18.7:9 display ratio
โ€ข Zeiss optics back camera
โ€ข Colors: Graphite, Mint, Cream, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
โ€ข Samsung DeX

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 8.1Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.76W/kg (head), 1.045W/kg (body)
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