Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Nokia 8 Sirocco 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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!

25 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco	vs	3 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+534 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP108% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3260 mAh99% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)57% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
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Model	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Apple
Release date	3/1/2018	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 10	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi 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 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3260 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	14 hours
Standby	495 hours (20.6 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	iPhone SE (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)