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Nokia 3120 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS) Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F/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!

3120 Classic} 2 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic vs Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)94%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
32MBvs+4GB LPDDR4X127 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (24MB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)2175 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)74%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
200 PPIvs+403 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"vs+6.4"2 times
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0MPvs+(front) 16MP627 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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps1562 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, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+4000 mAh3 times
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.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
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
2.0 + 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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+2 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 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
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Model3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Other model namesNokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 SM-A305F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date4/1/20083/2/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)200 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 1.1 / 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 96550 (v7)
Geekbench: 4146 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
RAM memory32MB4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64MB (24MB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)0 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution176x144 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.8 hours23 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
โ€ข Recording VGA video only firmware update
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 3120 ClassicGalaxy A30 (SM-A305F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.246W/kg (head), 1.165W/kg (body)
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