Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi S2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi S2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia 6.1Nokia 6.1International · 3GB · 32GB · TA-1050
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Global · 3GB · 32GB · Pro 530FD/DS
Xiaomi Mi A2 LiteXiaomi Mi A2 LiteGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi S2Xiaomi Redmi S2Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Nokia 6.1
Nokia 6.1
International · 3GB · 32GB · TA-1050
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Pro 530FD/DS
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Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi S2
Xiaomi Redmi S2
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.3Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.4Camera 5.5Camera --Camera 5.9Camera
Connectivity score 6.5 Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
26 reviews
6.4
58 reviews
8.4
195 reviews
8.8
82 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi S2

Specs where to buy Nokia 6.1 Nokia 6.1
International · 3GB · 32GB · TA-1050 		Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Pro 530FD/DS 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Redmi S2 prices Xiaomi Redmi S2
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2" 5.84" 5.99"
Resolution FHD HD FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 74% useful 71% useful 79% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 19:9 18:9
Dimensions 75.8 mm
148.8 mm
8.2 mm 		71.3 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm 		71.7 mm
149.3 mm
8.8 mm 		77.3 mm
160.7 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 158 g 178 g 170 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 90.551
v7 		46.000
v? 		76.500
v? 		78.004
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 4000 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3P9
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Nokia Samsung Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 6 2nd-generation, 6 (2nd Gen), 6 (2018), Nokia 6 (2018) SM-J530F, J530F M1805D1SG --

Release Date
Release date January 2018,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		July 2018,
5 years ago 		May 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available On Sale
Market International Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia 6.1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi S2
Nokia 6.1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi S2
Size
75.8 mm • 148.8 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.3 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.7 mm • 149.3 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.3 mm • 160.7 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 158 g 178 g 170 g
Usable surface 74 % 71 % 79 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal Metal Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

Silver
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
Black

Blue

Gold
Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.2" 5.84" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 19:9 18:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		HD+
720 x 1440 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 269 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 70% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4
6.5
7.6
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
7.3
8.9
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.0
8.9
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.3
7.6
7.9
Number of reviews
26 reviews
58 reviews
195 reviews
82 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
90.551
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 46% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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76.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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78.004
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
7.1
8.1
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
6.6
8.3
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
5.1
7.2
8.6
Number of reviews
26 reviews
58 reviews
195 reviews
82 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3P9 Sony IMX258 Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Sony IMX486 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.14 µm 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/3.06" 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type
--
--

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 5 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3M3 Omnivision OV5675 Unknown
Type -- ISOCELL CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.4" 1/5" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
7.2
8.1
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
5.7
6.0
7.0
Quality of selfies
8.0
6.5
7.1
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
7.9
7.9
8.6
Number of reviews
26 reviews
58 reviews
195 reviews
82 reviews
Kimovil Photo Lab

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  • Nokia 6.1
  • Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
  • Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
  • Xiaomi Redmi S2
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.944 W/Kg on head
1.820 W/Kg on body 		0.349 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		0.547 W/Kg on head
1.473 W/Kg on body 		0.429 W/Kg on head
1.577 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- 1.040 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
8.0
8.7
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.1
7.9
8.5
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.4
8.1
8.5
9.1
Number of reviews
26 reviews
58 reviews
195 reviews
82 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 62%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
26 reviews
58 reviews
195 reviews
82 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 65%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 36%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 72%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
26 reviews
58 reviews
195 reviews
82 reviews
Prices
From $ 164 --
From $ 288 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 320 --