Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Nokia 8.1
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Nokia 8.1 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Nokia 8.1 which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has more internal memory than Nokia 8.1
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Nokia 8.1 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.18 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12499 | Rs. 21490 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is Rs. 12499. The launch Date of the second phone is December, 2018. The cost of Nokia 8.1 is Rs. 21490.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Nokia 8.1's 6.18 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Nokia 8.1 has IPS LCD Screen type. Nokia's phone has display density of 408 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nokia 8.1 has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Nokia 8.1 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nokia 8.1's 13 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nokia 8.1 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M16 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M16 5G | Nokia 8.1 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M16 | 8.1 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2025 | December, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 75.8 x 154.8 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 180 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.18 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 408 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 400 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | Android One Phone |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 12 MP + 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 616 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MMS, Instant Messaging |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, Fast Charging 2A/9V (18W) |