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Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Samsung W21 5G

Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Samsung W21 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung W21 5G X Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 05Points
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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!

X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 5 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs W21 5G} 38 Advantages Samsung W21 5G
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)135%
Lighter
vs282 grams (9.87 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
264MHz 32bit Single-corevs+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)19 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+12GB LPDDR595 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)5823 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)113%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+1768x2208 pixels50 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+372 PPI123%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+7.6"2 times
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 10MP32 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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 TD-HSDPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps999 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+4500 mAh4 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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
+ specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
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ModelNokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)W21 5G
Other model namesNokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China MobileδΈ‰ζ˜ŸW21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)
Country or region availableChina
China
China
China
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date7/1/201011/1/2020
Depth14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)282 grams (9.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Display typeTFT LCDFlexible Super AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1768x2208 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI372 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus

πŸ€– Operating System

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
RAM memory128MB12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256MB (80MB available)512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

πŸ“· Camera

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0Β΅mPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123Β°12mm1.12Β΅m
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby165 hours (6.9 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Various
β€’ Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Gold
β€’ Bixby
β€’ Samsung Wireless DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☒️ Radiation rate

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Samsung W21 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)
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