Nokia N95 (RM-159) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N95 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2018 6:23 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:44 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) X Nokia N95 (RM-159) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

38Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB) Compare Nokia N95 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)	vs	38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core11 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR463 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (160MB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)325 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)150% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels30 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+441 PPI186% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+5.6"115% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP77 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh2 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
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Model	N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159	Galaxy A8 SM-A530F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A8 Duos
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Turkey
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2007	1/6/2018
Depth	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)	70.6 x 149.2 millimeters (2.78 x 5.87 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.6" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
System version	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256MB (160MB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	600/75 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.7 hours	19 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red • 128MB microSD included Nokia Maps Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N95 (RM-159)	Galaxy A8 2018 (SM-A530F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	0.51W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head)	0.241W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)