Nokia N70 (3G) vs Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N70 vs Sharp Aquos S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/30/2018 11:49 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Sharp Aquos S3 X Nokia N70 (3G) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP

0.3mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB) Compare Nokia N70 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IGZO

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)

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3 Advantages Nokia N70 (3G)	vs	34 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
220MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core19 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
48MB (22MB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)2373 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards
22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)185% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x208 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels63 times Higher resolution screen
130 PPI	vs	+402 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"	vs	+6"186% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection 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
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP51 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
970 mAh	vs	+3200 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

4 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	N70 (3G)	Aquos S3 (64GB)
Other model names	Nokia N70-1, Nokia N70 3G	Sharp Aquos S3 4GB RAM + 64GB FS8032
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Nokia	Sharp
Release date	9/1/2005	3/1/2018
Depth	22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)	74.2 x 148.2 millimeters (2.92 x 5.83 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	2.1" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x208 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	130 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
System version	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	48MB (22MB available)	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 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 N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	970 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	265 hours (11 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Pearl, Black Music Edition • 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included • Video Call front camera Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N70 (3G)	Sharp Aquos S3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered