Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2021 5:37 PM, updated: 11/23/2021 3:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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!

3 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)100% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)277 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	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)34% 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	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP17 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) 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 EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 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	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage 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	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Nokia 5530 RM-504	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	8/6/2009	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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)	~81.9% (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	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available)	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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	300/50 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
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 (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/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, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)