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Nokia N8 vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Amazon Fire Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare Nokia N8 X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

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!

N8} 6 Advantages Nokia N8 vs Fire Phone (32GB)} 24 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (25GB available)56%
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)45%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+312 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.7"34%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2400 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
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ModelNokia N8Fire Phone (32GB)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoAT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaAmazon
Release date9/29/20107/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.83" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours22 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
Firefly app

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)feature not registered
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