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Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim vs Nokia Asha 503 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 503 X Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) 21Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim X
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

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 S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB
+8GB (5GB available)1023 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)31%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+245 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4.5"50%
Larger screen
vs3"
+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
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)25%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 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 S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
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ModelGalaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Other model namesGalaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win ProNokia Asha 503 RM-922, Nokia Asha 503 RM-958
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date3/1/201411/1/2013
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2128MB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
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 S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2100 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
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