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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) vs Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Nokia 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)

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!

5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)} 1 Advantage Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) vs 3 (Single-Sim)} 31 Advantages Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)145 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
253 PPIvs+294 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.9"vs+5"72%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (220x176)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)53 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2650 mAh165%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Model5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Other model namesNokia 5530 Games edition, Nokia RM-504Nokia 3 Single-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaNokia
Release date8/6/20093/1/2017
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)feature not registered
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.9" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)253 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (220x176) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 3GP, WMV, RVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white
โ€ข 4GB microSD included
โ€ข Sim Application Toolkit
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข 2.5D Arc Glass screen
โ€ข 450 nits display brightness
โ€ข VoLTE

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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