Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2016 8:59 PM, updated: 5/24/2020 12:41 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) X Nokia N8 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000) Compare Nokia N8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)

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3 Advantages Nokia N8	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.83" inches64% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
680MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+32GB (24GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)74% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
210 PPI	vs	+367 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6"71% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 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 N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
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Model	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Other model names	Nokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia Vasco	Galaxy A9 Duos A9000, Galaxy A9-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/29/2010	1/1/2016
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
System version	Symbian ^3 S60 5.2	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2727	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.83" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.8 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N8	Galaxy A9 2016 (SM-A9000)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head)	0.183W/kg (head), 0.548W/kg (body)