Nokia 3120 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A30s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2020 12:04 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X Nokia 3120 Classic 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS) Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/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!

2 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)99% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
32MB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (24MB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)2090 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSD	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC255 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)72% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
200 PPI	vs	+268 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+6.4"2 times Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP19 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0MP	vs	+(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 UMTS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps1562 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Hall effect, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+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 output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage 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

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
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Model	3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Other model names	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s SM-A307GN/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2008	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 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)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	200 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)
CPU	Single-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 controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
RAM memory	32MB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64MB (24MB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	176x144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3120 Classic	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)