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Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 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
25Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) Compare Nokia N8 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 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} 9 Advantages Nokia N8 vs Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.83" inches9%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+32GB (19GB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)33%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+270 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+6.5"86%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
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) 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 HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 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.
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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ModelNokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoGalaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)ChileMexico
(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/29/20104/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size3.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Android 11
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Bellefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/2 Mbps300/50 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 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 networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 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" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours49 hours (2 days)
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
โ€ข 8GB microsSD included
โ€ข OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
โ€ข OpenVG 1.0
โ€ข Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
โ€ข Ovi Maps 3.0
โ€ข 30FPS video recording only via an update
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)
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