Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Nokia 3120

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Nokia 3120 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/19/2022 6:21 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:24 AM

Compare Nokia 3120 X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia 3120 Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.6"
CSTN

128x128

N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 3120
+128GB (97GB available)215035 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	473KB
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)148% Thinner	vs	19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	CSTN - passive matrix
+16 million3999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels157 times Higher resolution screen	vs	128x128 pixels
+411 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	113 PPI
+6.4"3 times Larger screen	vs	1.6"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	2G GPRS
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps55555 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GPRS) 0.036 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	850 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)111% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

2 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
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Model	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Other model names	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)	Nokia 3120 RH-19
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022	6/1/2004
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)	46 x 102 millimeters (1.81 x 4.02 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	CSTN - passive matrix
Screen size	6.4" inches	1.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~17.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	128x128 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	113 PPI
Colors	16 million	4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
System version	Android 12	Nokia Series OS S40 1st edition
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	feature not registered
Internal storage	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1	473KB
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	0.036 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	CSD, GPRS
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	Not supported
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BR-5C / BL-5C
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	850 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	410 hours (17.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive	• Colors: Lime Tree Green, Iron Blue • Java Games (Snake, Beach Rally, Bowling) • Pop-Port (USB and Charger) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)	Nokia 3120
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body)	feature not registered