Nokia T20 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: A Detailed Tablet Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is the clear winner, offering significantly better performance, a brighter display, faster charging, and 5G connectivity. While the Nokia T20 provides a more affordable entry point, the S7 FE's superior features justify its higher price for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Nokia T20 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - US, LATAM | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 40, 66 - US, LATAM | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International | - | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, October 06 | 2021, May 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, November 02 | Available. Released 2021, June 18 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, aluminum back | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 157.5 x 7.8 mm (9.75 x 6.20 x 0.31 in) | 284.8 x 185 x 6.3 mm (11.21 x 7.28 x 0.25 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM (cellular model only) |
| Weight | 465 g (Wi-Fi), 470 g (LTE) (1.03 lb) | 608 g (1.34 lb) |
| Splash resistant | Stylus support | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | - |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density) | 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~243 ppi density) |
| Size | 10.4 inches, 307.9 cm2 (~78.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 12.4 inches, 445.8 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) | TFT LCD |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) - 5G modelOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - Wi-Fi model |
| Chipset | Unisoc T610 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) - 5G modelQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) - Wi-Fi model |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | Adreno 619 - 5G modelAdreno 642L - Wi-Fi model |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash | - |
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 8 MP, AF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | Tuned by AKG | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE (Wi-Fi), 5.2, A2DP, LE (5G) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO - cellular model only |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connector |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (5G) |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro (5G model only) |
| - | Samsung DeX | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 15W wired | 45W wired, 100% in 190 min |
| Type | Li-Po 8200 mAh | Li-Po 10090 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Deep Ocean | Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, Mystic Green, Mystic Pink |
| Models | TA-1397, TA-1394, TA-1392 | SM-T730, SM-T733, SM-T736B, SM-T735 |
| Price | About 200 EUR | About 650 EUR |
| SAR | 1.34 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 1.35 W/kg (body) | 1.15 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Display | - | Contrast ratio: 1886:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -27.2 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 292530 (v8), 355430 (v9) GeekBench: 1904 (v5.1) GFXBench: 9.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Nokia T20
- Affordable
- Durable build
- Clean Android experience
- Decent battery life
- Underpowered performance
- Dim display
- Slow charging
- Limited features
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
- Powerful performance
- Bright and vibrant display
- Fast charging
- 5G connectivity (certain models)
- Expandable storage
- Higher price
- Samsung's One UI can be bloated
- No included stylus (sold separately)
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE boasts a brighter display (522 nits vs 422 nits) and while both offer a good contrast ratio (1886:1 vs 1786:1), the S7 FE's higher brightness makes it more comfortable to use outdoors. The S7 FE also generally has better color accuracy and viewing angles.
Camera Comparison
While neither tablet excels in camera quality, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE generally offers slightly better image quality due to its more advanced camera hardware and image processing. Both are adequate for casual video calls and snapshots.
Performance
Here's where the S7 FE truly shines. Its Snapdragon 750G/778G chipset (depending on the model) significantly outperforms the Nokia T20's Unisoc T610. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the S7 FE. The S7 FE's CPU architecture is also more advanced.
Battery Life
The Nokia T20 has a decent battery life, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE's larger battery capacity and more efficient chipset allow it to last longer, especially with demanding tasks. The S7 FE's 45W charging is a massive advantage over the T20's 15W charging, significantly reducing charging times.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the Nokia T20? Users on a tight budget who primarily need a tablet for basic tasks like browsing, email, and light media consumption. Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE? Users seeking a more powerful tablet for multitasking, gaming, content creation, and those who value a vibrant display and faster charging.