Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Nokia 8.1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.1 mm | 154.8 mm | Nokia 8.1 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Width | 71.4 mm | 75.76 mm | Nokia 8.1 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.97 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Weight | 159 g | 180 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | Metal frame | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | PureDisplay | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.18" | Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels | Nokia 8.1 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 18.7:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Nokia 8.1 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Features | - | Edge-to-Edge screen |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Nokia 8.1 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Nokia 8.1 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Nokia 8.1 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
User Memory | 23.1 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | Nokia 8.1 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Pro Camera mode | |
Light Source | LED light | Dual Hi-Cri flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 13 Megapixel | |
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Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Motion Photos | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3500 mAh | Nokia 8.1 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Talk Time | 960 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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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 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Apt-X | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | - | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Nokia OZO surround sound capture |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Nokia 8.1 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |