Nokia 2.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 2.1 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 400 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 152 g |
| Released | May 2018 | Jun 2018 |
Summary: Nokia 2.1 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 2.1 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Capacitive | TFT LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Platform
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10 (Go edition), Android One | Android 8.0 Oreo (upgradable to Android 9 Pie for some models) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Mali-T720MP2 |
Memory
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR3 | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB eMMC flash (approx. 6GB free) | 16 GB |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB (dedicated slot) | microSD, up to 400 GB (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | HDR (Auto HDR available) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | 10W wired (5V/2A) | — |
| Capacity | — | 2600 mAh |
Body
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.7 x 77.7 x 9.35 mm | 142.7 x 70.1 x 8.9 mm (5.62 x 2.76 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 174 g | 152 g (5.36 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame with plastic back | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Blue, Gold |
Comms
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
Launch
| Nokia 2.1 | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) |
|---|
| Announced | May 2018 | June 7, 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2018 | Discontinued (as of 2019) |
| Release Date | — | June 8, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 2.1 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)?
Nokia 2.1 — 4,000 mAh for the Nokia 2.1 versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018).
Which is lighter, Nokia 2.1 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) — 174 g for the Nokia 2.1 versus 152 g for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018).
Which is newer, Nokia 2.1 or Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)?
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) — May 2018 for the Nokia 2.1 versus Jun 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018).
Is the Nokia 2.1 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 2.1 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) 5/10.
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