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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) vs Nokia 3120

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Nokia 3120 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3120 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) 26Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
1.6"
CSTN

128x128

N/A
N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)

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Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) vs 3120} 2 Advantages Nokia 3120
+32GB (22GB available)48770 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs473KB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)148%
Thinner
vs19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsCSTN - passive matrix
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels126 times
Higher resolution screen
vs128x128 pixels
+424 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs113 PPI
+5.2"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.6"
+(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)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps8332 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.036 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 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs850 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
+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
+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+84 grams (2.94 ounces)87%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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-A520W)Nokia 3120
 
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim)Nokia 3120 RH-19
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/13/20176/1/2004
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)46 x 102 millimeters (1.81 x 4.02 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
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-A520W)Nokia 3120
Display typeSuper AMOLEDCSTN - passive matrix
Screen size5.2" inches1.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~17.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)128x128 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI113 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-A520W)Nokia 3120
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowNokia Series OS S40 1st edition
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)feature not registered
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
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-A520W)Nokia 3120
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4feature not registered
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
473KB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.036 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not 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, GPRS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
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-A520W)Nokia 3120
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMIDI

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
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 supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
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-A520W)Nokia 3120
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BR-5C / BL-5C
Battery capacity3000 mAh850 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered410 hours (17.1 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
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: Lime Tree Green, Iron Blue
โ€ข Java Games (Snake, Beach Rally, Bowling)
โ€ข Pop-Port (USB and Charger)
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Nokia 3120
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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