Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)

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!

36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)10 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR223 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+8GB (5GB available)66 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)53% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+540x960 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+256 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+(back) 16MP51 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps564 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2330 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen

6 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013	2/1/2005
Depth	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	Xenon flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	6 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)