Nokia 9300i vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9300i vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:26 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Nokia 9300i 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

640x200

N/A

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 9300i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia 9300i	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
+Until 2GB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core28 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X95 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (80MB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)1394 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)184% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels19 times Higher resolution screen
168 PPI	vs	+403 PPI140% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.4"60% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps3389 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, ANT+, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

3 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Nokia 9300i Communicator, Nokia 9300i WiFi	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2006	12/1/2018
Depth	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 132 millimeters (2.01 x 5.2 in)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~43.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	168 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Extra display: LCD 128x128	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
System version	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	Series 80 UI	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128MB (80MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, 3GP	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.2	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BP-6M	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1100 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9300i	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.21W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)