Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2017 5:16 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) X Nokia N9 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)

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3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)53% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
251 PPI	vs	+312 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"	vs	+4.7"21% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 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) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 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+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+2350 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
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Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	United Arab Emirates, Turkey
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	1/13/2017
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	66.2 x 135.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.33 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.9" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	2350 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	17 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Galaxy A3 2017 (SM-A320F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)