Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2014 6:20 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X Nokia N9 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB 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
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
251 PPI	vs	+432 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"	vs	+5.1"31% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 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
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh93% 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
802.11 a/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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	5/30/2014
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)	73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.9" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.6" inches
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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
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	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)

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Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate