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Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 vs Nokia 7.1 Specs Comparison

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If we’re talking about premium smartphones with less than Php20,000 to spare, which would you get – the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 or the Nokia 7.1? Would you go for a triple main camera setup or an Android One device with a rare HDR display?

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Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 and Nokia 7.1 Difference

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Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 Hands on (Photo courtesy of gadgetsnow)

Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 pros over Nokia 7.1

  • Always-on Display
  • dedicated microSD slot
  • up to 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage
  • Samsung Pay
  • triple main camera (24MP, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth-sensor)
  • 24MP f/2.0 selfie camera
  • Dolby Atmos sound
  • 6.0-inch display

Nokia 7.1 pros over Samsung Galaxy A7 2018

  • HDR 10 compliant display
  • ~79.9% screen-to-body ratio (with notch)
  • Android One Program (upgradeable to 9.0 Pie)
  • bothie mode on selfie camera
  • USB Type-C with fast charging 9V/2A 18W
  • 160 grams

Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 and Nokia 7.1 Similarities

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Nokia 7.1 (Photo courtesy of techradar)
  • 1080p resolution
  • Octa-Core CPU
  • up to 4K @ 30fps video recording (main camera) and 1080p @ 30fps (selfie camera)
  • audio jack
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • NFC
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • microSD card support
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Nokia 7.1 Plus

Which is a better buy between Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 vs Nokia 7.1 Plus? 

The Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 comes with a punchy Super AMOLED panel while the Nokia 7.1 makes do with an accurate IPS LCD panel, though, with a notch. However, the deciding factor here could be the HDR 10 compliant of Nokia — allowing users to play HDR videos for more accurate color representation and better contrast. On the other hand, you have the always-on display from Samsung.

In terms of size and dimension, it’s a tad larger for the Galaxy A7 2018 at 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm weighing 168 g compared to 149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm and 160 g of the Nokia 7.1.

Performance-wise, it’s a Samsung Exynos 7885 with Mali™-G71 MP2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with Adreno 509. While both features an octa-core design, the former has a higher maximum clock speed at 2.2Ghz compared to the latter’s 1.8Ghz.

Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 Triple Camera
Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 Triple Camera

It’s a different story when it comes to memory and storage. Only the Nokia midrange starts at 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage. While Samsung’s midrange goes up to 6GB RAM/128GB.

If we’re talking about cameras, you might find the Galaxy A7 2018 enticing given its triple main camera – 24MP, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth-sensor and higher 24MP selfie camera. However, the Nokia 7.1 isn’t any slouch either with its Zeiss optics of 12MP dual pixel PDAF + 5MP sensor complete with 8MP capable of video recording at the same time.

Samsung has the higher battery capacity here at 3300mAh — charged through a micro USB cable but the Nokia 7.1 is clearly leading in this department with its smaller 3060mAh battery but comes with fast charging at 18W.

Specs  Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 Nokia 7.1
Display Super AMOLED 6.0 inches, 1080 x 2220 18.5:9, ~441 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Always-on Display IPS LCD 5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280, 19:9 ratio. ~432 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, HDR 10 compliant
Dimensions 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm, 168 g 149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm, 160g
Chipset Octa-core 2.2Ghz Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm) Octa-core 1.8Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14nm)
GPU Mali™-G71 MP2 Adreno 509
Memory 4/6GB of RAM + 64/128GB internal storage + dedicated microSD up to 512GB 3/4GB RAM + 32/64GB storage
+ microSD up to 400GB
Main Camera 24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Zeiss optics 12 MP, f/1.8, 1.28µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, depth sensor2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Front Camera 24 MP, f/2.0 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, 5.0, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, FM radio, micro-USB 2.0, audio jack with Dolby Atmos sound Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, BT 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, USB-C
Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3060 mAh battery with fast charging 18W
OS Samsung UI skin (8.0 Oreo) Android One (8.1 Oreo) with a planned 9.0 Pie upgrade
Official Price Official price in the Philippines P15,990 price  estimated at Php18,990

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