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Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) vs Nokia N85

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace vs Nokia N85 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N85 X Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) 18Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
AMOLED

240x320

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) vs N85} 5 Advantages Nokia N85
+800MHz 32bit Single-core128%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs369MHz 32bit Single-core
+384MB2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+512MB (158MB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs78MB (74MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)39%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+165 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+3.5"35%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1350 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
3G HSDPA
+8 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
 
ModelGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Ace S5830C, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung CooperNokia N85
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date1/26/201110/6/2008
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)50 x 103 millimeters (1.97 x 4.06 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI154 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 N85
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
RAM memory384MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (158MB available)78MB (74MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
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 Mbps3.6 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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 N85
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 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 N85
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported352x288 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 N85
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K
Battery capacity1350 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours4.5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)363 hours (15.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-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: Copper, Black
• Carl Zeiss Optics
• Nokia Navi Wheel
• 3D stereo sound
• UPnP
• DLNA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)Nokia N85
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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