Side by side comparison and review of Nokia 8 Sirocco and Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G981B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 140.93 mm | 151.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has greater height than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Width | 72.97 mm | 69.1 mm | Nokia 8 Sirocco has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
| Depth | 7.5 mm | 7.9 mm | Nokia 8 Sirocco is narrower than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Weight | - | 163 g | |
| Body Colour | Black | Cosmic grey | Cloud blue | Pink cloud | |
| Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 5.7 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.54 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | 1.525 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | P-OLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.2" | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has larger screen size than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better screen resolution than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Display Format | QHD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 563 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight Readability | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | 3D Glass | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 2.36 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has higher clock speed than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Mali-G77 MP11 |
| MEMORY | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has more RAM than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 104 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | Up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| MAIN CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better camera resolution than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/2.0 | Nokia 8 Sirocco has better lens aperture than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Motion photos, video bokeh effect | |
| HDR Mode | - | HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Pro Camera mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | Dual tone LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, Space Zoom, 3D Scanner, 3x Hybrid Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Nokia 8 Sirocco has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.6 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| FRONT CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better front camera resolution than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, Live focus video | |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3260 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8 Sirocco. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | - | 1200 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk (LTE): up to 1200 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs |
|
| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | - | Samsung One UI 2 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor, ultrasonic sensor, HR sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Curved display, MIMO technology, Three microphones | HD Voice, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, Bixby key, 3D Scanner, Live messages, Samsung KNOX 3.5 | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Nokia 8 Sirocco | Samsung Galaxy S20 5G |
|---|
| Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C audio adapter, USB-C stereo headset, charging/data cable (A-C) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | IP67 | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
