Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2022 5:27 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Nokia N9 X Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+64GB (47GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)33% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+720x1600 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+270 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	251 PPI
+6.5"67% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+7.75W55% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)45% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 SM-A035M/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	251 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	Android 11	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 179555 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	CIF (352x288)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M/DS 64GB)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head)