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Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) vs Samsung Star (GT-S5230)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 503 vs Samsung Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Star X Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) 15Points
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Star (GT-S5230) Compare Nokia Asha 503 X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)

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Asha 503 (RM-920)} 15 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) vs Star (GT-S5230)} 5 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
5MBvs+50MB9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
110 grams (3.85 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)18%
Lighter
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)7%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+155 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
3"
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 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 Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
 
ModelAsha 503 (RM-920)Star (GT-S5230)
Other model namesNokia Asha 503 RM-920, Nokia Asha 503 RM-947, RM-959Samsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player One
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date11/1/20134/30/2009
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI155 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
System versionNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1Proprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
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 Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
RAM memory128MBfeature not registered
Internal storage5MB50MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
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 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours10 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)800 hours (33.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)Samsung Star (GT-S5230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)feature not registered
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