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Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) vs Nokia Lumia 530 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) 37Points
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)

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 A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)} 37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N) vs Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core144%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)58%
Thinner
vs11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+403 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+6.4"60%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection 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 on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.8" inches43%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 24MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps37 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh138%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1430 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+129 grams (4.52 ounces)34%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
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ModelGalaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Other model names갤럭시 A9 Pro SM-G887NTKASKO, Galaxy A8sNokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date12/1/20188/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UIDenim UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5632x4224 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
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, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3400 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered528 hours (22 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• 15GB free storage OneDrive
• Internet Explorer 11
• Skype, Viber, LINE, WhatsApp, WeChat

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 (SM-G887N)Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.601W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
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