Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Samsung |
| Android 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2018-12-21 | 2021-01-29 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Blue, Brown and Silver | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Glass and Plastic | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 722.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 2280 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 407 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 616 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.34 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 has a global score of 91.8, which is much better than the Nokia 8.1's global score of 72.1. Both phones we compare here come with Android OS (Operating System), but Galaxy S21 has 11 version and Nokia 8.1 has Android 10. Galaxy S21's design has the same thickness than the Nokia 8.1, but it is just a bit lighter.
The Galaxy S21 has a little faster CPU than Nokia 8.1, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Galaxy S21 also has more RAM. The Galaxy S21 features a brighter display than Nokia 8.1, and although they both have a same size display, the Galaxy S21 also has a just a little higher pixels count in each screen inch and a little higher 1080 x 2400 resolution.
Nokia 8.1 has a better memory for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy S21, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a SD extension slot that supports a maximum of 400 GB. Galaxy S21 takes much clearer photos and videos than Nokia 8.1, and although they both have the same aperture and the same resolution camera in the back, the Galaxy S21 also has a much higher 7680x4320 video definition and a lot bigger sensor shooting way better quality photos.
The Galaxy S21 counts with just a little better battery performance than Nokia 8.1, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity.
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