Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) 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 A9 (2016) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A9000 | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 161.7 mm | 154.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater height than Nokia 8.1. |
| Width | 80.9 mm | 75.76 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has greater width than Nokia 8.1. |
| Depth | 7.4 mm | 7.97 mm | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Weight | 200 g | 180 g | Nokia 8.1 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Gold | Pink | Pearl white | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | |
| Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | Metal frame | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.33 W/kg (body) | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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 | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | PureDisplay | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.18" | Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels | Nokia 8.1 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 367 ppi | - | |
| 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 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 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. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Nokia 8.1 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Nokia 8.1 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | 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 | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | - | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Pro Camera mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual Hi-Cri flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | 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) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Motion Photos | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 3500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1. |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | 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 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | Nokia 8.1 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+ | Apt-X | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, WMV, H.264 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Nokia OZO surround sound capture |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | 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, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), guaranteed upgrade to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) | 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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