Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 8:26 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:27 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) Compare Samsung Galaxy A04 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)

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!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (18GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.5GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)29% Thinner	vs	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+270 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.5"63% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage 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	1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)49% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model names	Galaxy A04 SM-A045F/Dual-SIM	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	10/10/2022, Announced: 8/24/2022	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 164.4 millimeters (3 x 6.47 in)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.1% (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	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System version	Android 12	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 4.1 / 5.0	Denim UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G37 (MT6765V/CB) (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 112662 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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	21/5.76 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
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, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1430 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Copper	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A04 (SM-A045F/DS 32GB)	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.32W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	feature not registered