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Nokia N90 vs Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Samsung Galaxy A40s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP
N/A
760
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050) Compare Nokia N90 X
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)

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N90} 2 Advantages Nokia N90 vs Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
220MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core14 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MBvs+64GB (47GB available)1603 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 512MB MMCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC2047 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)182%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
259 PPIvs+268 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"vs+6.4"2 times
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 5MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking 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 UMTSvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps1562 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
760 mAhvs+5000 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2vs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

6 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Hands-free 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 N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
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ModelNokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Other model namesNokia N90Galaxy A40s SM-A3050ZKFC (64GB + 6GB RAM), Galaxy M30
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date4/27/20053/7/2019
Depth24 millimeters (0.94 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)75.1 x 159 millimeters (2.96 x 6.26 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.1" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution352x416 pixels720x1560 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI268 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresExtra display: (128x128) 65K colorsfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
System versionSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 171064bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
RAM memoryfeature not registered6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage30MB64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512MB MMC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(triple camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPPMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.25.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5B
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity760 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby288 hours (12 days)417 hours (17.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• Dolby Atmos sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N90Galaxy A40s (SM-A3050)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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