Nokia 8.1 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia 8.1 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Price | $89 | $549 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 400 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.18 in | 6.4 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 178 g | 173 g |
| Released | Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 |
Summary: Nokia 8.1 is ahead on our rating, battery. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is ahead on storage (max), screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Nokia 8.1 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR10 | LCD, Infinity-O Display |
| Size | 6.18 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Protection | NEG (some sources mention Corning Gorilla Glass 3) | Not specified |
| Features | PureDisplay, 500 nits brightness, 96% NTSC Color gamut, DCI-P3, 1500:1 Contrast ratio | — |
Platform
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One | Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 616 |
Memory
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 400GB (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS (Zeiss optics) + 13 MP, f/2.2 (depth sensor) | — |
| Features | Zeiss optics, OIS, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, AI scene detection, AI portrait mode | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K) | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 24 MP, f/1.7 (wide), AF; 10 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom; 5 MP, f/2.2 (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.0 | 24 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | Pixel binding (4-in-1 pixel binning for 1.8µm large pixels), AI beauty, AI portrait Mode, 6 AI studio lights, AI expressions, dual-view mode | HDR |
| Video | 1080p (assumed, not explicitly stated in snippets) | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | Fast charging |
Body
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.8 x 75.76 x 7.97 mm | 158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 173 g |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, 6000-series aluminum frame | Glass back |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
Comms
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| WLAN | 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, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS (BeiDou) | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio (headset required) | Not specified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C |
Launch
| Nokia 8.1 | Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, December 5 | January 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, December 21 (initial rollout mid-December, Europe January 2019) | Available. Released February 2019 (in Korea) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nokia 8.1 or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Nokia 8.1 — 3,500 mAh for the Nokia 8.1 versus 3,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Which is lighter, Nokia 8.1 or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) — 178 g for the Nokia 8.1 versus 173 g for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Which is newer, Nokia 8.1 or Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)?
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) — Dec 2018 for the Nokia 8.1 versus Jan 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019).
Is the Nokia 8.1 or the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) rated higher?
We rate the Nokia 8.1 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) 7/10.
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