Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs Nokia XL

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos vs Nokia XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/26/2014 8:09 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:40 PM

Compare Nokia XL X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Nokia XL Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia XL

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	vs	21 Advantages Nokia XL
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+768MB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (158MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)15% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+187 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
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Model	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA	Nokia XL Dual-Sim RM-1030, Nokia XL RM-1042, Nokia Normandy
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	2/1/2012	5/1/2014, Announced: 2/24/2014
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)	77.7 x 141.4 millimeters (3.06 x 5.57 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	187 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Nokia X 1.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
RAM memory	256MB	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (158MB available)	4GB (2GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BN-02
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	13 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow • 4GB microSD included Nokia ClearBlack • Nokia Here Maps • Skype Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Nokia XL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.67W/kg (head)