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Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs Nokia 3.1 A

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3 vs Nokia 3.1 A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3.1 A X Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) 08Points
Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Nokia 3.1 A Compare Nokia 3 X
Nokia 3.1 A
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.45"
IPS

720x1440

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2990
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3.1 A

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!

3 (Dual-Sim)} 8 Advantages Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs 3.1 A} 10 Advantages Nokia 3.1 A
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8%
Thinner		vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1440 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+295 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.45"9%
Larger screen
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2650 mAhvs+2990 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
26 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 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 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
 
ModelNokia 3 (Dual-Sim)3.1 A
Other model namesNokia 3 Dual-simAT&T Nokia 3.1 A TA1140, TA-1140, HMD Global
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date3/1/20176/1/2019
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)71.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.83 x 6.01 in)
Weightfeature not registered156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1440 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 504
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)		LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2650 mAh2990 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• 450 nits display brightness
• VoLTE		• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)Nokia 3.1 A
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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