Nokia 7.2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: A Head-to-Head Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S9 wins overall, offering superior performance, a brighter display, and a more refined camera experience. While the Nokia 7.2 boasts impressive battery life and a clean software experience, the S9's hardware advantages make it the better choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Nokia 7.2 | Samsung Galaxy S9 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - ROW | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global, USA |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - ROW | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 - IN | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 05. Released 2019, September 23 | 2018, February 25. Released 2018, March 09 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) | 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 99.1 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.8 inches, 84.8 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR10 | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
| - | 3D Touch (home button only) Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) | Exynos 9810 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) - USA/LATAM, China |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.5 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS (30fps) |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.22µm, AF 2 MP (dedicated iris scanner camera) |
| Features | Zeiss optics, HDR | HDR |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm | - |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | Yes (excl. India) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
| - | ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 10W wired | 15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Cyan Green, Charcoal, Ice | Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue |
| Models | TA-1193, TA-1178, TA-1196, TA-1181 | SM-G960F, SM-G960, SM-G960F, SM-G960U, SM-G960W, SM-G9600, SM-G960U1, SM-G960N, SCV38, SM-G960X, SC-02K |
| Price | About 240 EUR | About 110 EUR |
| SAR | 1.15 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) | 0.63 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body) | 0.36 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB | Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -93.9dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 69h | Endurance rating 78h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1342:1 (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.630 (sunlight) |
| Loudspeaker | -29.6 LUFS (Average) | Voice 68dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 81dB |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 139495 (v7), 164484 (v8) GeekBench: 5440 (v4.4), 1398 (v5.1) GFXBench: 8.1fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 250156 (v7) GeekBench: 8830 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Nokia 7.2
- Clean Android experience
- Long battery life
- Good value for money
- Decent camera
- Slower performance
- Lower brightness display
- No wireless charging
- Less premium build
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Superior performance
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- Excellent camera
- Wireless charging (market dependent)
- Premium design and build
- Older model
- Potentially higher price (depending on availability)
- Software updates may be limited
Display Comparison
The Galaxy S9's display is significantly brighter, reaching a measured 4630 nits in sunlight, compared to the Nokia 7.2's 585 nits. While both offer excellent contrast ratios (1342:1 for Nokia, 'Infinite' nominal for Samsung), the S9's superior brightness makes it much easier to view outdoors. The S9 also generally has better color accuracy and vibrancy.
Camera Comparison
The Galaxy S9's camera system is more versatile and generally produces better image quality. It features a variable aperture, allowing for better low-light performance and depth-of-field effects. While the Nokia 7.2's camera is decent, it lacks the S9's advanced features and overall image processing capabilities.
Performance
The Galaxy S9, with its Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845 chipset (depending on region), delivers considerably faster performance than the Nokia 7.2's Snapdragon 660. Apps launch quicker, multitasking is smoother, and demanding games run better on the S9. The S9's CPU and GPU are simply in a different league.
Battery Life
Both phones offer impressive endurance ratings (69h and 78h respectively). However, the Galaxy S9's slightly larger battery capacity and more efficient chipset contribute to its slightly longer real-world battery life. The S9 also supports faster charging (15W with QC2) and wireless charging (market dependent), features absent in the Nokia 7.2.
Buying Guide
The Nokia 7.2 is a good option for budget-conscious users who prioritize clean Android and long battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is ideal for those seeking a premium experience with strong performance, a vibrant display, and a capable camera, especially if they can find it at a discounted price.