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Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Nokia Asha 502

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Nokia Asha 502 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 502 X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 20Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1010
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 20 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Asha 502} 6 Advantages Nokia Asha 502
+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+16GB (13GB available)2661 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4"33%
Larger screen
vs3"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps317 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh49%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1010 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)31%
Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)1%
Thinner
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 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

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
 
ModelGoogle Nexus S (SPH-D720)Asha 502
Other model namesSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung SojuNokia Asha 502 Dual-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/8/201111/1/2013
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)59.5 x 99.6 millimeters (2.34 x 3.92 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
RAM memory512MB LPDDR264MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
5MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
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 / Upload75/25 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5A
Battery capacity1500 mAh1010 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours13.7 hours
Standby428 hours (17.8 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Nokia Asha 502
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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