Nokia N95 (8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N95 vs Samsung Galaxy E5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2015 9:23 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:44 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy E5 X Nokia N95 (8GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS) Compare Nokia N95 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)

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!

1 Advantage Nokia N95 (8GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR211 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
128 grams (4.48 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)7% Lighter
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)188% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+294 PPI106% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5"79% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 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	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Other model names	Nokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320	Galaxy E5 SM-E500H/Dual-sim, Galaxy E5 Duos
Country or region available	USA	South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Morocco, Russia, Thailand
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2007, Announced: 3/1/2007	2/1/2015
Depth	21 millimeters (0.83 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)	70.3 x 141.8 millimeters (2.77 x 5.58 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
System version	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
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	3.6 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 2100 - USA: 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	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 N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-6F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	16 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Nokia Maps Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Brown • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N95 (8GB)	Galaxy E5 (3G SM-E500H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)	1.01W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head)	0.39W/kg (head), 0.289W/kg (body)