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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) 39Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)

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 S8 Plus (SM-G955F)} 39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F) vs X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 3 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)13 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR431 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB
+64GB (51GB available)652 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (80MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)81%
Thinner
vs14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2960 pixels55 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+531 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+6.2"158%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)144 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G TD-HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps511 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-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
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+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
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)44%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou / A-GPS
Gorilla Glass 5 / Scratch-resistant glass
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
 
ModelGalaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Other model namesGalaxy S8+ G955F (Exynos), Samsung Dream 2Nokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China Mobile
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
China
China
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20177/1/2010
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.2" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)531 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4128MB
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
256MB (80MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2 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 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)QCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, WMV, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity3500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)4.6 hours
Standby343 hours (14.3 days)165 hours (6.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Various
• Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955F)Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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