Category Breakdown
Nokia 8.1 Plus
Samsung Galaxy XCover7
Performance
60.379.7
Camera
53.019.1
Display
58.974.0
Battery
1.629.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
63.886.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.546.6
Summary
- The Nokia 8.1 Plus features a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD display at 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia utilizes an octa-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy XCover7 is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, offering more recent architecture.
- The camera setup on the Nokia includes a 48 MP main sensor compared to the Galaxy's 50 MP, with both lacking optical image stabilization.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is unspecified, but it supports 18W charging, while the Galaxy XCover7 has a 4050 mAh battery with 15W charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Nokia on an unspecified version and the Galaxy on Android 14 with One UI 6, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Galaxy XCover7 is more robust, designed for durability, while the Nokia is lighter but lacks specific build details.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8.1 Plus
Samsung Galaxy XCover7
General
Release Date
N/A
2024, January 10
Announced
N/A
2024, January 10
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.22"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD, 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Po 4050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
169 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm (6.65 x 3.15 x 0.40 in)
Weight
N/A
240 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, charging connector pins
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android
Android 14, One UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

