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Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) vs Nokia N8

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Nokia N8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N8 X Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) 36Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)

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 S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) vs N8} 4 Advantages Nokia N8
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs680MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+32GB (24GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)59%
Thinner
vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+432 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs210 PPI
+5.1"46%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 16MP32%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP6 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) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)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
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/1.83" inches42%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
 
ModelGalaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Other model namesGalaxy S5 G900F (4G LTE), Samsung PacificNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia Vasco
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/11/20149/29/2010
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatSymbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzBroadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/1.83" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)QCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
SensorsAccelerometer
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
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Battery capacity2800 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours5.8 hours
Standby960 hours (40 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Nokia N8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head)
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