Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) vs Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Nokia 3.1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/16/2021 4:45 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:01 AM

Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x3200 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+516 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+6.8"13% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 40MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+25W150% 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.	vs	10W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
227 grams (7.95 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)26% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

17 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B/Dual-SIM)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (MediaTek) TA-1113, TA-1117, TA-1118, TA-1125
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), China, India
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021	10/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)	76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)
Weight	227 grams (7.95 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.8" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	516 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 657150 (v8), 727634 (v9) Geekbench: 3457 (v5.2) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1920 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TA-1104, TA-1125 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1113 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1117 version: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1118 version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1104, TA-1125 (Global) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1113 (Latin America) version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38) TA-1117 (China) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1118 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9240mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady-video	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.33" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	40 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Phantom Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen support	• Colors: Blue, White, Gray • Android One
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 128GB)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.714W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)	feature not registered