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Nokia 8 (128GB) vs Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 vs Apple Watch 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm) Compare Nokia 8 X
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Nokia 8 (128GB)

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8 (128GB)} 24 Advantages Nokia 8 (128GB) vs Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)} 6 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)49%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels39 times
Higher resolution screen
vs340x272 pixels
+554 PPI91%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs290 PPI
+5.3"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3090 mAh10 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs279 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+40 grams (1.4 ounces)3 times
Lighter
Aluminum body, glass frontvs+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
IP54 certifiedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+5 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
ModelNokia 8 (128GB)Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Other model namesNokia 8 (6GB RAM)Apple Watch Edition Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Ceramic
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date9/1/20179/22/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)34 x 39.2 millimeters (1.34 x 1.54 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)40 grams (1.4 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontCeramic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.3" inches1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels340x272 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)554 PPI290 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Sapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 EV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1889 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1890 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4
A1889 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1890 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF
Not supported
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3090 mAh279 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper
• 2.5D glass screen
• Carl Zeiss camera optics
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Nokia OZO audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• ANT+ support
• Colors: White, Gray
• Sport bands
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 8 (128GB)Apple Watch 3 (Edition 38mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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