Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 8.3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 10:23 AM, updated: 8/7/2020 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) Compare Nokia 8.3 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8.3 5G (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!

21 Advantages Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.81"19% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times 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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2400 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)21% Lighter
8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)25% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

386 PPI

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 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

📱 Model features
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Other model names	Nokia 8.3 Pureview (128GB + 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2020	10/1/2016
Depth	8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.56 x 171.9 millimeters (3.09 x 6.77 in)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.81" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2400/1200 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands )	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (?)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mmAF 2MP macro 2MP depth	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Polar Night • Android One • Zeiss optics on cameras	• Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Always On Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.127W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)