Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 6:29 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)

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 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)132% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
460MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)9 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)719 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	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)59% 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	+1080x2408 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+400 PPI140% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.6"175% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP30 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) 8MPAdvantage 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	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps693 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, Baroceptor, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Virtual ambient light sensor, 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

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Galaxy A23 5G (Tracfone) SM-S236DZKATFN
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/30/2017	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 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 A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	400 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	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
RAM memory	feature not registered	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 66, 71) mmWave (41, 48, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
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)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (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	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	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 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	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 A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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) + MIMO 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-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Baroceptor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
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	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
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-1036)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered