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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F) vs Nokia 5.1 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Nokia 5.1 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.1 X Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F) 08Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

247
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2970
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Nokia 5.1 (16GB)

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 Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F) vs 5.1 (16GB)} 21 Advantages Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
+37 grams (1.3 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Stainless steel body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.39GB available)vs+16GB (9GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)32%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels17 times
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+439 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.2"vs+5.5"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
247 mAhvs+2970 mAh11 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
ModelGalaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)5.1 (16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Watch Active2 4G LTE SM-R835U (Stainless Steel)Nokia 5.1 dual-sim, HMD 5.1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date9/1/20198/10/2018
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)40 x 40 millimeters (1.57 x 1.57 in)70.73 x 151.1 millimeters (2.78 x 5.95 in)
Weight37 grams (1.3 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29% (screen-to-body ratio)~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI439 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6755S Helio P18 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.39GB available)
eMMC
16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat4
America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported16 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity247 mAh2970 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy43 hours (1.8 days)19 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink Gold
• Bands: 20mm
• Always-on display
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
• Android One
• 18:9 ratio screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835F)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.255W/kg (head), 1.528W/kg (body)feature not registered
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