Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
#1757
Samsung Galaxy A41
#2630Category Breakdown
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Samsung Galaxy A41
Performance
76.073.2
Camera
81.319.1
Display
76.782.8
Battery
26.626.6
Build
74.167.9
Connectivity
69.162.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.347.4
Summary
- The Nokia 8.1 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a glass front and plastic back, both offering a solid build quality.
- The Nokia's 6.18-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10, whereas the Galaxy A41 has a slightly smaller 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display, providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by the Snapdragon 710, which generally offers better performance than the Helio P65 in the Galaxy A41.
- The camera setup on the Galaxy A41 includes a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the Nokia's 12 MP, but the Nokia benefits from optical image stabilization.
- Both phones have a 3500 mAh battery, but the Nokia charges at 18W compared to 15W for the Galaxy.
- The Nokia runs on Android One, providing a near-stock experience, while the Galaxy A41 uses One UI 4.1, which offers additional features and customization options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Samsung Galaxy A41
General
Release Date
2018, December 05
2020, March 18
Announced
2018, October 16
2020, March 18
Description
Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)
Versions: SM-A415F/DSN (Europe); SM-A415F/DSM (Russia)
Display
Size
6.18"
6.1"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
NEG
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 616
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
25 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.90 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass