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Nokia 500 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 500 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) Compare Nokia 500 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

500} 2 Advantages Nokia 500 vs Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1.5GB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GBvs+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)78%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+294 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1110 mAhvs+2600 mAh134%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
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ModelNokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Other model namesNokia 500, Nokia FateGalaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Hong KongIndia
Hong Kong, India
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/1/20117/1/2015
Depth14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
System versionSymbian ^3 AnnaAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
RAM memory256MB1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1110 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours17 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 500Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.18W/kg (head)0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)
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