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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB) vs Nokia N9 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB) 40Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
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 S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)

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 S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)} 40 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB) vs N9 (64GB)} 2 Advantages Nokia N9 (64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+256GB (226GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (59GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)53%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3040 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+502 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+6.7"72%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP4 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 0.3MP33 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) 4K UHD (3840x2160)81 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)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+25W4 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
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)47%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

15 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
ModelGalaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S10 5G (Snapdragon) G977U, Samsung Beyond XNokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/16/2019, Announced: 2/1/20199/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)77.1 x 162.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.4 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)502 PPI251 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Nokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieMeego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3630
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR
Internal storage256GB (226GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (59GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNSA/Sub6 (78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP depth TOF3D
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
Carl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
0.3MP depth TOF3D
0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)CIF (352x288)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (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 S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity4500 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts25W (11V/2.25A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)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: Majestic black, Crown silver
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
• Anti-glare polariser
• Ovi Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977U 256GB)Nokia N9 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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