Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/30/2018 7:06 PM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)

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!

36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core12 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	264MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR431 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB
+64GB (51GB available)652 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (80MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)77% Thinner	vs	14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2220 pixels30 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+411 PPI146% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+6"150% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP77 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G TD-HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps299 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)59% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
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Model	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F Single-Sim (4GB RAM)	Nokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China Mobile
Country or region available	Israel, Mexico, Turkey	China
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/6/2018	7/1/2010
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)	49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	128MB
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	256MB (80MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
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
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	4.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	165 hours (6.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Various • Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered