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Nokia 3120 Classic vs Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 Classic vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Nokia 3120 Classic 04Points
Nokia 3120 Classic
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X
Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)

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3120 Classic} 4 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic vs iPhone 5C (16GB)} 21 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)
+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)55%
Lighter		vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
32MBvs+1GB LPDDR331 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (24MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)554 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+640x1136 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
200 PPIvs+326 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"vs+4"100%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0MPvs+(front) 1.2MP47 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)2299 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps259 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, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1510 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
8 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
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Model3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Other model namesNokia 3120 ClassicApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date4/1/20089/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)200 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1iOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
RAM memory32MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64MB (24MB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedA1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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

📷 Camera

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution176x144 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.8 hours10 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
• Recording VGA video only firmware update
Java framework		• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3120 ClassiciPhone 5C (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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