Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 11:08 AM

Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	vs	29 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)124% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+128GB (114GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)31% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+534 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical 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
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh55% 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)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/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Express II G3815	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2013	3/1/2018
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, 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 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
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	22 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI Java framework	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered