Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) vs Nokia 2 (TA-1007)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Nokia 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2018 7:26 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Nokia 2 X Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Nokia 2 (TA-1007) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
LTPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (11GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+306 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 4.41	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh95% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
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Model	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Other model names	Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i535, Galaxy S III R530	HMD Nokia 2 (Single-Sim) TA-1007
Country or region available	USA	United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Malaysia
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	7/12/2012	11/15/2017
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	71.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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 S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	19 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	1340 hours (55.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, Copper/Black • Google Assistant • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 16GB)	Nokia 2 (TA-1007)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.088W/kg (head)	feature not registered