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Nokia Asha 308 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 308 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830) Compare Nokia Asha 308 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)

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!

Asha 308} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 308 vs Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
+104 grams (3.64 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
64MBvs+384MB5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (20MB available)vs+512MB (158MB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)13%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+165 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.5"17%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1110 mAhvs+1350 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
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ModelAsha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Other model namesNokia Asha 3080 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, Doble ChipSamsung Galaxy Ace S5830, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung Cooper
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date11/1/20121/26/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 109.9 millimeters (2.13 x 4.33 in)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight104 grams (3.64 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
RAM memory64MB384MB
Internal storage128MB (20MB available)512MB (158MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 10 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
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 Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1110 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours6 hours
Standby510 hours (21.3 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Golden light
• 2GB microSD included
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Easy swap SIM support (no reboot required)
• YouTube browsing
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Hugo Boss, La Fleur
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 3.0
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 308Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head), 0.623W/kg (body)
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