Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/13/2017 5:50 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Nokia N9 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)

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!

8 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
+16GB (12GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+251 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core162% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)36% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.9"	vs	+5"28% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1450 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh79% 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)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

60Hz

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Galaxy J2 Prime Duos G532G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	11/1/2016
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.9" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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 N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	12 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Pink • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)