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Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 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 Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB) Compare Nokia N8 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)

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} 5 Advantages Nokia N8 vs Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
+16GB45%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash on both cameras
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1.5GB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)63%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+294 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+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) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 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) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2600 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 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 N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
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ModelNokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoGalaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/29/20107/1/2015
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps150/50 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
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 on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/1.83" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours17 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)0.72W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)0.59W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
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