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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) vs Nokia 500

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core 2 vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 500 X Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) 18Points
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)

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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) vs 500} 4 Advantages Nokia 500
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)44%
Thinner
vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+4.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)13%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2000 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1110 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)48%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
207 PPIvs+229 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

16 Common items in both devices
4GB (2GB available)
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
 
ModelGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355M/Dual-SimNokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/20/20149/1/2011
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI229 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatSymbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Chipset32bit32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)2GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2000 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Nature UX 2.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)1.18W/kg (head)
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