Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 66 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Nokia |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2014-11-18 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 7.90 x 5.46 x 0.27 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 11.22 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray |
| -- | Aluminium |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 160.00 | $ 370.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 5.9 | 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 |
| 3 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 5300mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 7.04 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Nokia N1 is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, having a 66 score against 60.5. The Nokia N1 is a a bit thinner and incredibly lighter device than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7, even though both were only released with a couple of months difference. These tablets come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Nokia N1 has 5.0 version and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat.
The Nokia N1 counts with an extremely better processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Nokia N1 also has a 64-bit CPU, an extra graphics processor and a greater amount of RAM. Nokia N1 has a much better looking display than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way higher 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution and a way higher count of pixels per screen inch.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 counts with a quite bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Nokia N1, because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that holds a maximum of 128 GB. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has just a bit longer battery life than Nokia N1, because it has a 13 percent bigger battery size.
The Nokia N1 counts with a little bit better camera than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a much better video resolution and a camera in the back with a much higher 8 mega pixels resolution.
Although Nokia N1 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, letting go some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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