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Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) vs Nokia X5 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Nokia X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5 X Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) 11Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.86"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia X5 (32GB)

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Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) vs X5 (32GB)} 17 Advantages Nokia X5 (32GB)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+312 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs287 PPI
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core101%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
4.7"vs+5.86"25%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+3060 mAh33%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+12 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
ModelGalaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A3 SM-A310Y (Single-Sim), Galaxy A3-6Nokia 5.1 Plus 3GB RAM, Nokia X5, HMD 5.1 Plus
Country or region availableAustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
China
China
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/8/20165/1/2018
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)71.98 x 149.51 millimeters (2.83 x 5.89 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches5.86" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI287 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, watts7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Colors: Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
• 2.5D curved glass screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)Nokia X5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.621W/kg (head), 0.524W/kg (body)feature not registered
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