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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) vs Nokia 2.3

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Nokia 2.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 2.3 X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) 20Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

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 A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) vs 2.3} 9 Advantages Nokia 2.3
+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.68 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+386 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+(back) 16MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)2%
Lighter
5.7"vs+6.2"9%
Larger screen
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3600 mAhvs+4000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 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 A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
 
ModelGalaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Other model namesGalaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 DuosNokia 2.3 TA-1206, TA-1209, TA-1211, TA-1214 (NK003-NK005)
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)BrazilIranPakistanRussiaSingaporeThailandUkraine
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/13/201712/19/2019, Announced: 12/5/2019
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.68 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)75.41 x 157.69 millimeters (2.97 x 6.21 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid One

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3PowerVR GE8320 (660MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
RAM memory3GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America, USA version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America, USA version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข ANT+
โ€ข IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
โ€ข Colors: Cyan Green, Sand, Charcoal

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)Nokia 2.3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.81W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)0.41W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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