Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Samsung Galaxy A03 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 6:17 PM, updated: 3/16/2023 5:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB) Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)

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 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)83% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)262 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)43% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
253 PPI	vs	+270 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.9"	vs	+6.5"124% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP15 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital 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) 5MPAdvantage 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 EDGE	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh4 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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, 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/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Nokia 5530 Games edition, Nokia RM-504	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M/Dual-SIM (32GB+3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	8/6/2009	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.9" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	253 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (220x176) 15 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP, WMV, RV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white • 4GB microSD included • Sim Application Toolkit Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered