Nokia 4.2 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 4.2 vs Samsung Galaxy A24 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2023 4:15 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:41 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A24 X Nokia 4.2 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 4.2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 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!

3 Advantages Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels131% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+396 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.71"	vs	+6.5"14% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Nokia 4.2 TA-1157 (2GB RAM)	Galaxy A24 4G LTE SM-A245F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Taiwan	(Global, International), (Middle East), Thailand, Ukraine
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2019	5/5/2023, Announced: 4/19/2023
Depth	8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.3 x 148.95 millimeters (2.81 x 5.86 in)	77.6 x 162.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.38 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.71" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 398500 (v9) Geekbench: 1890 (v5.5), 1900 (v6.0) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@30/60/120fps Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink sand • Android One • 19:9 display ratio • 2.5D curved glass screen • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Lime Green, Blue, Dark red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 4.2 (16GB)	Galaxy A24 (SM-A245F/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.414W/kg (head), 1.299W/kg (body)