Nokia 8 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2018 6:17 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:39 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Nokia 8 (64GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS) Compare Nokia 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (64GB)

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!

19 Advantages Nokia 8 (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels54% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+554 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP23% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.3"	vs	+6"13% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP88% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3090 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

22 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Other model names	Nokia 8 (4GB RAM)	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605F/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017	5/22/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	feature not registered	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
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	450/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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, 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 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	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 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3090 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/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: 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: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8 (64GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)