Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

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

12/29/2017 4:29 AM, updated: 3/24/2020 5:34 AM

Compare Samsung Star X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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11 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+128MB (64MB available)28% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	50MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
+167 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	155 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+1200 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)12% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+240x400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
2.4"	vs	+3"25% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

10 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

FM / FM (RDS)

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Star (GT-S5230)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Samsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/30/2017	4/30/2009
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
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)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 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)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory	feature not registered	feature not registered
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	50MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
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	feature not registered
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)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	800 hours (33.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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