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Nokia 8.1 Plus

Nokia 8.1 Plus

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Samsung Galaxy XCover7

Samsung Galaxy XCover7

#2728

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