Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 66 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Nokia |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2014-11-18 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 7.90 x 5.46 x 0.27 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 11.22 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 159.00 | $ 370.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.2 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Intel Atom chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 64-bit Z3580 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | -- |
| 6 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Nokia N1 is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, with a overall score of 66 against 62.8. Although the Nokia N1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 were released only 5 months apart, Nokia N1's construction is just a little heavier but also just a little bit thinner. These tablets work with Android OS (operating system), but Nokia N1 has older 5.0 version and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat.
Nokia N1 counts with a much faster CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Nokia N1 also has a 64-bits processing unit, an additional GPU and 512 MB more RAM memory. Nokia N1 features a much more vibrant screen than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a lot higher pixel count per screen inch and a much better 2048 x 1536 resolution.
The Nokia N1 features a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a way more MP back facing camera and a much higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality. Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with more storage capacity for applications and games than Nokia N1, because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD card slot that allows up to 128 GB.
Nokia N1 features superior battery performance than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a 5300mAh battery capacity.
Although Nokia N1 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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