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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Nokia 9210 Communicator

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Nokia 9210 Communicator phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9210 Communicator X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) 34Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A
8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/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!

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs 9210 Communicator} 1 Advantage Nokia 9210 Communicator
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core70 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs52MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR4383 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)2957 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32MB (18MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC2047 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128MB MMC
+157 grams (5.5 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs244 grams (8.54 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)2 times
Thinner
vs27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x200 pixels
+424 PPI185%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+5.2"16%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G HSCSD
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6976 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G HSCSD) 0.043 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted), ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh131%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

2 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
 
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)9210 Communicator
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimNokia 9210i Communicator, Nokia 9210c Communicator
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China(Europe)(Global, International)
China, (Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/13/20175/1/2002
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)27 millimeters (1.06 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)244 grams (8.54 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~42% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
RAM memory3GB LPDDR48MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32MB (18MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128MB MMC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.043 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACWAV

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BLL-3
Battery capacity3000 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered230 hours (9.6 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Colors: Gray
โ€ข Serial connection with cable owner
โ€ข Infrared port
โ€ข Video player
โ€ข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
โ€ข Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia 9210 Communicator
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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