Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s and Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A8s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 173 g
- against 180 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.7 %
- against 81.2 %
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7), if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores | Octa-core, with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores and 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Blue, Silver, Grey, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 180 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % Best value | 81.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 6.18″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 408 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | ANT+, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg Best value | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G8870, SM-G887F, SM-G887N, SM-A8s | TA-1099, TA-1113, TA-1115, TA-1131, TA-1119, TA-1121, TA-1128 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A8s | 8.1 (Nokia X7) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
