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Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE 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
19Points Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) Compare Nokia N8 X
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

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 Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
+16GB14%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (14GB available)
+210 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs207 PPI
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.83" inches75%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core178%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)2%
Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)37%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
3.5"vs+4.5"29%
Larger screen
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.6 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 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) VGA (640x480)11 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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1850 mAh54%
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 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 S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
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ModelNokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoSamsung Galaxy S2 LTE EU GT-i9210, Samsung Celox
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/29/201011/1/2011
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)69.9 x 130.9 millimeters (2.75 x 5.15 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size3.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (14GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
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 N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.83" inches1/3.2" inches
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 supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480)
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 N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)192 hours (8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• Touch focus
• HAC M3/T3
• DLNA 1.5
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)0.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)0.409W/kg (head), 0.422W/kg (body)
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