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Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) 34Points
Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)

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!

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G) vs 9500} 1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)161 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (76MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 2GB MMC
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)102%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)2 times
Thinner		vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs640x200 pixels
+245 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs149 PPI
+(back) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps846 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, ANT+, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1900 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs1.1
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
6 Common items in both devices
4.5"
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
Mono sound (not stereo)
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
 
ModelGalaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Other model namesGalaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300G (Single-sim)Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region availableIndiaSingapore
India, Singapore		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/1/20142/1/2005
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UXSeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
RAM memory1GB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5		128MB (76MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)WVGA (800x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity1900 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
Java framework		• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A3 (SM-A300G)Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.204W/kg (head), 0.889W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)0.52W/kg (head)
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