Category Breakdown
Nokia 208
Samsung A817 Solstice II
Performance
36.236.1
Camera
9.539.6
Display
32.39.5
Battery
11.010.3
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
20.517.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.215.1
Summary
- The Nokia 208 features a compact build with dimensions of 114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8 mm and weighs 89.6g, while the Samsung A817 Solstice II is slightly smaller at 109 x 54.1 x 12 mm and weighs 95g.
- The Nokia has a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the Samsung's 3.35-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 256MB of RAM and 256MB of storage, but the Nokia's camera is 1.3 MP, while the Samsung's is 2 MP, providing better image quality.
- The Nokia 208 has a 1020mAh battery, slightly larger than the Samsung's 1000mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Nokia runs a more straightforward software experience with a headphone jack, whereas the Samsung does not include one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 208
Samsung A817 Solstice II
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
Also known as Nokia 208 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.35"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~139 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
256MB 64MB RAM
256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
240p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8 mm, 65.2 cc (4.50 x 2.00 x 0.50 in)
109 x 54.1 x 12 mm (4.29 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight
89.6 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cyan , Red, Yellow, Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
3.0/ 3.0, A2DP (single SIM only)
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

