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Nokia 3120 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3120 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X Nokia 3120 02Points
Nokia 3120
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.6"
CSTN

128x128

N/A
N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) Compare Nokia 3120 X
Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)

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3120} 2 Advantages Nokia 3120 vs Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)31%
Lighter		vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
473KBvs+16GB (12GB available)26601 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)184%
Thinner
CSTN - passive matrixvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
128x128 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels31 times
Higher resolution screen
113 PPIvs+245 PPI117%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.6"vs+4.5"181%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
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, ANT+, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
850 mAhvs+1900 mAh124%
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+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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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ModelNokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Other model namesNokia 3120 RH-19Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)ChileGuatemalaPanama
(Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/1/200411/1/2014
Depth19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)46 x 102 millimeters (1.81 x 4.02 in)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Display typeCSTN - passive matrixSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~17.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution128x128 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)113 PPI245 PPI
Colors4 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 1st editionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage473KB16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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 technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedWVGA (800x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BR-5C / BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity850 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours12 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
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 browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lime Tree Green, Iron Blue
• Java Games (Snake, Beach Rally, Bowling)
• Pop-Port (USB and Charger)
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3120Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body)
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