Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB) vs Nokia 9 PureView

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2019 12:14 AM, updated: 8/22/2020 10:16 PM

Compare Nokia 9 PureView X Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Nokia 9 PureView Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	vs	23 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/2.6" inches12% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
432 PPI	vs	+538 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.1"	vs	+5.99"17% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 20MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+3320 mAh19% 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 3.0, 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.

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
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Model	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus LTE-A, Samsung SM-G901F	Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094
Country or region available	(Europe), Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	11/1/2014	2/1/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	5.1" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	538 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
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	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TA-1082 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1087 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1094 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE TA-1082 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1087 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1094 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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 S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(6 cameras) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide 12MP mono 12MP mono 12MP mono 0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
USB	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-2	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	3320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	916.7 hours (38.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, White, Blue, Gold • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Blue • Android One • Zeiss optics back cameras • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)	Nokia 9 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.611W/kg (head), 0.376W/kg (body)	feature not registered