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Nokia 9 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB) Compare Nokia 9 PureView X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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!

9 PureView} 30 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView vs Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (110GB available)129%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2880 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+538 PPI99%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP6%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP149%
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
vsFull 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) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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]
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.99"vs+6.5"9%
Larger screen
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3320 mAhvs+5000 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
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ModelNokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Other model namesNokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)Russia
(Europe), Russia
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/1/20194/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.99" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2880 pixels (18:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)538 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/50 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 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3320 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered49 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black, Blue, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9 PureViewGalaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DSN 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)
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