Nokia C7 Astound vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia C7 Astound vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/6/2017 10:06 PM, updated: 9/3/2022 9:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Nokia C7 Astound 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) Compare Nokia C7 Astound X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

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!

7 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
680MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)112% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)17% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
210 PPI	vs	+316 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.65"33% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps106% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/2.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

+16 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 C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
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Model	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Other model names	T-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound	Google Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04D
Country or region available	USA	South Korea, Japan
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011	11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
System version	Symbian ^3 S60 5.2	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2727	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/2100	UMTS 800/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 25 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.8 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	8.3 hours
Standby	656 hours (27.3 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Frosty metal • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Ovi Maps 3.4 • Flash Lite 4.0 • Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia C7 Astound	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head)	0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body)