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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Nokia 8.1

Side by side comparison between Samsung Star vs Nokia 8.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.18"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8.1

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!

Star (GT-S5230)} 2 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs 8.1} 37 Advantages Nokia 8.1
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)94%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
50MBvs+64GB (51GB available)1043 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels25 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+408 PPI163%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+6.18"106%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 20MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
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
1000 mAhvs+3500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneNokia X7 TA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1119, TA-1121
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/30/200912/1/2018
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)75.76 x 154.8 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3" inches6.18" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI408 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedCristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
RAM memoryfeature not registered4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage50MB64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version (TA-1119):
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
India version (TA-1121):
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
13MP
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly 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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Front camera (secondary)Not supported20 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework
• Colors: Blue/silver, Steel/copper, Iron/steel
• Android One edition
• 18.7:9 display ratio
• Zeiss optics back camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)Nokia 8.1
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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