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Nokia 9500 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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36Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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!

9500} 1 Advantage Nokia 9500 vs Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core24 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR447 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)700 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)41%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)199%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+424 PPI185%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+5.2"16%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1694 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted), ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+3000 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.1vs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+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
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
2 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+ 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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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
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ModelNokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/1/20051/13/2017
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI424 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151064bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.14.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours16 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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