Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 5:49 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A05s X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)50% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)169% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB	vs	+128GB (103GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)33% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+393 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.7"67% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

12 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Mono sound (not stereo)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	Galaxy A05s 4G SM-A057F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	10/18/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	77.8 x 168 millimeters (3.06 x 6.61 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	Denim UI	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 321704 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB eMMC 4.5	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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 Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • 15GB free storage OneDrive • Internet Explorer 11 • Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat	• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green, Violet
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	Galaxy A05s (SM-A057F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.58W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)