Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 11:43 AM, updated: 11/23/2022 3:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)113% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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 (6nm)10 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)1599 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	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)76% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus 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	+393 PPI135% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.7"179% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP67 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	+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, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + 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

4 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Latin America), South Africa, Philippines
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/30/2017	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 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-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	393 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-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	128GB (100GB 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-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	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, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	12000x9000 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	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	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)