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Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs Nokia N9 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) 31Points
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)

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 A8s (SM-G887F/DS)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs N9 (64GB)} 4 Advantages Nokia N9 (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+128GB (109GB available)85%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (59GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)64%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+403 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+6.4"64%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.8" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP76 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps55 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh134%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)28%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+12 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
ModelGalaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHCNokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available(Global, International)Taiwan
(Global, International), Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date12/1/20189/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Display typeTFT PLSAMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieMeego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (59GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5632x4224 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fpsCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)CIF (352x288)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity3400 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Nokia N9 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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