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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) vs Nokia 9 PureView

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9 PureView X Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) 05Points
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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!

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) vs 9 PureView} 34 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+538 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.99"20%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3320 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 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
4.2 + A2DPvs+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
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+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+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
 
ModelGalaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Other model namesGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-SimNokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/1/20192/1/2019
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Display typeTFT PLSP-OLED
Screen size5" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI538 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
RAM memory1GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100TA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
โ€ข Android Go edition
โ€ข Colors: Midnight Blue
โ€ข Android One
โ€ข Zeiss optics back cameras
โ€ข Always-on display
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Nokia 9 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body)feature not registered
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