Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2017 4:29 AM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Nokia 9500 Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)

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14 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia 9500
+460MHz 32bit Single-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)161% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)77% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+167 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps40 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.1
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+128MB (76MB available)19% More internal storage for applications and files
240x320 pixels	vs	+640x200 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
2.4"	vs	+4.5"87% Larger screen
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times More apps available to download and use
1200 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b [wifi2]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b [wifi2] is newer and faster

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Nokia
Release date	9/30/2017	2/1/2005
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	feature not registered	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)	Not supported
Primary 3G network	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)