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Nokia N90 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP
N/A
760
mAh

(Removable)

vs
37Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) Compare Nokia N90 X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

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N90} 1 Advantage Nokia N90 vs Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)} 37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MBvs+64GB (51GB available)1740 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 512MB MMCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC2047 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)196%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels28 times
Higher resolution screen
259 PPIvs+531 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"vs+6.2"195%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 12.2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2666 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, ANT+, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Heart rate, Gyroscope, Iris scanner, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
760 mAhvs+3500 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
1.2vs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices
173 grams (6.06 ounces)
60Hz
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
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ModelNokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Other model namesNokia N90Galaxy S8+ G955F (Exynos), Samsung Dream 2
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date4/27/20054/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth24 millimeters (0.94 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.1" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution352x416 pixels1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI531 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: (128x128) 65K colorsHDR10

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
System versionSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 171064bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
RAM memoryfeature not registered4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage30MB64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 512MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPPMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth1.25.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5B
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity760 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy3 hours34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby288 hours (12 days)343 hours (14.3 days)

โž• Other features

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Silver
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
โ€ข Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
โ€ข Curved edge screen
โ€ข Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR compatible
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข 32bit/192kHz audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia N90Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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