Category Breakdown
Nokia 1 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.854.8
Summary
- The Nokia 1 Plus features a plastic build with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display at a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 has a slightly larger 5.25-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Grand 2 has 1.5GB of RAM compared to the 1GB in the Nokia, which may offer a smoother experience.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand 2 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Nokia is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Grand 2 at 2600 mAh compared to the 2500 mAh in the Nokia.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), providing a more modern experience than the Grand 2's Android 4.3 (upgradable to 4.4.2).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 1 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
General
Release Date
2019, February 24
2014
Announced
2019, February 24
2013
Description
Also known as Nokia 1.1 Plus
Versions: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7105 (3G/LTE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.45"
5.25"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~197 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739WW (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145 x 70.4 x 8.6 mm (5.71 x 2.77 x 0.34 in)
146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (5.78 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
138.4 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Blue
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/21/5.76 Mbps (region dependent)/ LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps (SM-G7105)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10 (Go edition)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

