Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 6:41 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:58 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A53 X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)

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!

5 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)115% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
460MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)3487 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+405 PPI143% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.5"171% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP44 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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 HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 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, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Hall effect, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Dual-sim TA-1006, TA-1006	Galaxy A53 5G SM-A5360 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/30/2017	3/24/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	74.8 x 159.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.28 in)
Weight	88 grams (3.08 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 329802 (v8), 379313 (v9) Geekbench: 1891 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa • Gameloft Snake Xenzia • WH-108 headset • Flashlight	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)	Galaxy A53 (SM-A5360 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered