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Nokia N79 vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N79 vs Samsung Galaxy Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) Compare Nokia N79 X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N79

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!

N79} 14 Advantages Nokia N79 vs Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs100 grams (3.5 ounces)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+167 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
369MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MBvs+4GB (2GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)26%
Thinner
2.4"vs+3"25%
Larger screen
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
1200 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelNokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesNokia N79 RM-348Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date10/9/20085/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Chipset32bit: Nokia Rapido Y32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-300
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage50MB4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 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 networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)CIF (352x288)Not 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 N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours14 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
• 4GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• DLNA
• Dedicated multimedia button
• Nokia Maps 2.0
Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N79Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)
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