Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) vs Nokia 8 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) vs Nokia 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2018 5:36 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:39 PM

Compare Nokia 8 X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Nokia 8 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (128GB)

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 J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	vs	28 Advantages Nokia 8 (128GB)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+554 PPI152% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.3"6% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% 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) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3090 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + 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
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	+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Pro J250M/Dual-Sim	Nokia 8 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/1/2018	9/1/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)	73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	450/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 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, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3090 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper • 2.5D glass screen • Carl Zeiss camera optics • Quick Charge 3.0 • Nokia OZO audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	Nokia 8 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered