Nokia G20 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia G20 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/7/2022 7:10 AM, updated: 9/7/2022 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X Nokia G20 (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.52"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) Compare Nokia G20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia G20 (128GB)

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!

14 Advantages Nokia G20 (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	10GB
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.52"25% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5050 mAh68% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)23% Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
269 PPI	vs	+282 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 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 G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
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Model	G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Other model names	Nokia G20 4G TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1365, TA-1372	Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	5/17/2021, Announced: 4/8/2021	6/1/2017
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 164.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.49 in)	71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.52" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	Android One	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	10GB eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 America: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) Latin America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 2MP macro 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5050 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White Glacier, Blue Night	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia G20 (128GB)	Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)