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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) vs Samsung SGH-C500

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Samsung SGH-C500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung SGH-C500 X Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) 23Points
2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
1.77"
TFT

128x160

0.3
MP
N/A
800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)

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5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)} 23 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition) vs SGH-C500} 1 Advantage Samsung SGH-C500
+256MB (70MB available)34 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2MB
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)37%
Thinner
vs17.8 millimeters (0.7 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+360x640 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
vs128x160 pixels
+253 PPI118%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs116 PPI
+2.9"64%
Larger screen
vs1.77"
+(back) 3.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+QCIF (220x176)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs800 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+WAP, HTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
107 grams (3.75 ounces)vs+76 grams (2.66 ounces)41%
Lighter

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
 
Model5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Other model namesNokia 5530 Games edition, Nokia RM-504Samsung C500, SGH-C500L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date8/6/200910/1/2007
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)17.8 millimeters (0.7 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)44.5 x 83.4 millimeters (1.75 x 3.28 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)76 grams (2.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.9" inches1.77" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels128x160 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)253 PPI116 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Proprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
RAM memory128MB SDRAMfeature not registered
Internal storage256MB (70MB available)2MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (220x176) 15 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 3GP, WMV, RVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4Afeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerWAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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, Red
• Phonebook with 1000 entries

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (Games edition)Samsung SGH-C500
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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