Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) vs Nokia 8 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Nokia 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.3"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
13
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3090
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (128GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) |
Other model names | AT&T Galaxy S5 (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific | Nokia 8 (6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Nokia |
Release date | 4/11/2014 | 9/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in) | 73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 5.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 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 S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (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 330 578Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-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 850/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17) | 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 | 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 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF |
Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 4128x3096 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/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 4128x3096 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 | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 3.0, 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-2 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 3090 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 960 hours (40 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
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 • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) | • 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 S5 (SM-G900A) | Nokia 8 (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |