Two of the most popular smartphones on the market are the Nokia N8 and Samsung Vibrant. They both have their pros and cons, but what is the difference between them? In this blog post, we will compare the two smartphones to see which one is better for you. Keep reading to find out more!
What is Nokia N8?
Nokia N8 is a high-end smartphone released by Nokia in 2010. It was the first Nokia phone to run on the Symbian^3 operating system and featured a variety of improvements over previous Symbian phones, including a new user interface, an updated web browser, and support for HD video playback. The Nokia N8 was also notable for its 12-megapixel camera, which was one of the best cameras available on a phone at the time of its release.
Although the Nokia N8 was well-received by critics, it was unable to compete with other high-end smartphones such as the iPhone and BlackBerry devices. Nokia discontinued the Symbian operating system in favor of Windows Phone in 2011, and the Nokia N8 was the last Symbian phone to be released. As a result, it has become something of a collector’s item among Nokia fans.
What is Samsung Vibrant?
Samsung Vibrant is a touchscreen phone manufactured by Samsung. It was released in the US in 2010 and features a variety of Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface enhancements. Samsung Vibrant includes Samsung’s Social Hub, which integrates social networking and instant messaging services, as well as support for Samsung’s AllShare media sharing platform.
The device also has both a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera, allowing users to take pictures and videos with either camera. Samsung Vibrant is powered by Android 2.1 Eclair and features a 4-inch Super AMOLED display. The device is available in either 16GB or 32GB storage options and includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage. Samsung Vibrant is compatible with GSM/EDGE 850/1900 MHz and WCDMA 1700/2100 MHz networks.
Difference between Nokia N8 and Samsung Vibrant
Nokia N8 was released in September 2010 while Samsung Vibrant was released a month later in October 2010. Both phones were manufactured with a touch screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard. Nokia N8 has a 12-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics while Samsung Vibrant only has a 5-megapixel camera. Nokia N8 is powered by Symbian^3 OS while Samsung Vibrant uses Android 2.1 Eclair, which can be upgradeable to Android 2.2 Froyo.
Nokia N8 has 16GB internal storage and is expandable up to 48GB while Samsung Vibrant has only 8GB internal storage but is also expandable up to 48GB. Nokia N8’s dimensions are 113.5 x 59 x 12.9 mm and its weight is 135 grams while Samsung Vibrant’s dimensions are 122 x 64 x 11.9 mm and its weight is 119 grams. Lastly, the Nokia N8’s talk time is up to 12 hours while the Samsung Vibrant’s talk time is only up to 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Conclusion
The Nokia N8 is a great phone with an amazing camera, but the Samsung Vibrant may be a better choice for some people. The Samsung Vibrant has more features and is available on more carriers.
