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Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) vs Nokia 3120 Classic

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

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Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) 18Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)

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 Ace (GT-S5830C)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) vs 3120 Classic} 4 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic
+384MB11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+512MB (158MB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (24MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)17%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+3.5"75%
Larger screen
vs2"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1350 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
113 grams (3.96 ounces)vs+85 grams (2.98 ounces)33%
Lighter
165 PPIvs+200 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(front) 0MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
 
ModelGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)3120 Classic
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Ace S5830C, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung CooperNokia 3120 Classic
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/26/20114/1/2008
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI200 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoNokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
RAM memory384MB32MB
Internal storage512MB (158MB available)64MB (24MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported176x144 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1350 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours2.8 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Hugo Boss, La Fleur
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 3.0
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
• Recording VGA video only firmware update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia 3120 Classic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.826W/kg (head), 0.872W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.562W/kg (head)feature not registered
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