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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Nokia N70 (2G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Nokia N70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N70 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
2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
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 N70 (2G)} 2 Advantages Nokia N70 (2G)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core16 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs220MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR495 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)2419 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs48MB (22MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 2GB MMC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)189%
Thinner
vs22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels56 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x208 pixels
+424 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs130 PPI
+5.2"148%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+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) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+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 EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 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 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs970 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
+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
vs2.0
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+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
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+125 grams (4.38 ounces)26%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

7 Common items in both devices
60Hz
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)N70 (2G)
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimNokia N70-5, Nokia N70 2G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/13/201711/1/2005, Announced: 9/1/2005
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)125 grams (4.38 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 N70 (2G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)176x208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI130 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (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 N70 (2G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR432MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
48MB (22MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
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 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
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, GPRS, EDGE
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 N70 (2G)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
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 N70 (2G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0
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 supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
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 N70 (2G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity3000 mAh970 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered265 hours (11 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Colors: Silver, Pearl
โ€ข 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included
โ€ข Video Call front camera
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Nokia N70 (2G)
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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