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Nokia 9500 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom 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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)

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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)} 36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
+4.5"5%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR223 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)174 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+208 grams (7.28 ounces)7%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)53%
Thinner
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+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+256 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
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 LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps564 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2330 mAh79%
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
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
1.1vs+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
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
6 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
Mono sound (not stereo)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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ModelNokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/1/200511/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI256 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceSeries 80 UITouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.177 Mbps100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth1.14.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours12 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), 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: White
• Dropbox 50GB
• S-Voice natural language

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body)
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