Nokia 9 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

9 PureView: 8 g lighter

9 PureView:

172 g

Galaxy C7 (2017):

180 g
Screen diagonal

Galaxy C7 (2017): 0.49 in smaller diagonal

9 PureView:

5.99 in

Galaxy C7 (2017):

5.5 in
Height

Galaxy C7 (2017): 2.6 mm shorter

9 PureView:

155 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

152.4 mm
Release year

9 PureView:

2019

Galaxy C7 (2017):

2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. 9 PureView

Height:

155 mm +2.6 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
Width:

75 mm
Depth:

8 mm
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Height:

152.4 mm
Width:

74.7 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. 9 PureView

172 g
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

180 g

+8 g versus 9 PureView

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. 9 PureView

Screen diagonal:

5.99 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

18:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

92.6 cm²
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

9 PureView has approximately 11% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy C7 (2017).

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
128 GB	6 GB RAM	Unknown

Galaxy C7 (2017): Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. 9 PureView

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. 9 PureView

3320 mAh

+320 mAh versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. 9 PureView2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	155 Х 75 Х 8 mm	152.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	172 g	180 g
Technology	P-OLED capacitive touchscreen,	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	1440 x 2880 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 6 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3320 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One	Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)	Unknown
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	No	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Touchscreen	P-OLED capacitive touchscreen,	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	Type P-OLE	16M
Screen area	92.6 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	18:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	79.7%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	538 PPI	401 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Unknown

Camera and Video

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Camera and Video — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Rear camera, main	5 MP Five	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	5x 12 MP f/1.8 28mm (wide) 1/2.9'' 1.25µm -(2x RGB & 3x B/W cameras working simultaneously) -TOF camera	13 MP f/1.7 AF -5 MP f/1.9 depth sensor
Functions	HDR	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	20 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	20 MP 1.0µm	16 MP f/1.9
DxOMark Main Score *	85	Unknown
DxOMark Photo *	88	Unknown
DxOMark Video *	80	Unknown

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 630	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	240222	45123
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1968

General specs

General specs — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Release date	2019 February	2017 September
Colors	Midnight Blue	Gold Black Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	620 EUR	280 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 78 h
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	3.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP LE aptX	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Always-on display -HDR10 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for 9 PureView, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	9 PureView	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - ANT+ - Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 3.0) -USB Power Delivery -Fast wireless charging 10W (Qi); 5W (PMA) - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand Malaysia Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China

Nokia 9 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)

Nokia 9 PureView

Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)