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Nokia 3100 vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3100 vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.5"
CSTN

128x128

N/A
N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W) Compare Nokia 3100 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)

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!

3100} 2 Advantages Nokia 3100 vs Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)127%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
484KBvs+32GB (20GB available)43329 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
20 millimeters (0.79 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)147%
Thinner
CSTN - passive matrixvs+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
128x128 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels69 times
Higher resolution screen
121 PPIvs+270 PPI123%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"vs+6.5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.036 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps4166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
850 mAhvs+4000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+ 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
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ModelNokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Other model namesNokia 3100 RH-19Galaxy A21 SM-A215WZKAXAC (Bell Mobility)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Canada
Canada
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/1/20036/26/2020
Depth20 millimeters (0.79 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Display typeCSTN - passive matrixTFT PLS
Screen size1.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~16.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution128x128 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)121 PPI270 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 1st editionAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
RAM memoryfeature not registered3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage484KB32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.036 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(quad camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BR-5C / BL-5C
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity850 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Blue, Red, White
โ€ข Java apps, max 64kb each
โ€ข Pop-Port (USB and Charger)
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข One UI 2.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 3100Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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