Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Samsung Galaxy A2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2019 9:32 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 6:47 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/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!

1 Advantage Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
460MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)191 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS 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	+540x960 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+220 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+5"108% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 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, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh117% 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
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.
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

9 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/30/2017	4/1/2019
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
RAM memory	feature not registered	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	16 hours
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)