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Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) vs Nokia N95 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Star vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) 12Points
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N95 (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!

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) vs N95 (8GB)} 13 Advantages Nokia N95 (8GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)76%
Thinner
vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+3"7%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+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
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
133 PPIvs+143 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

12 Common items in both devices
Plastic body
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
1200 mAh
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
ModelGalaxy Star (GT-S5280)N95 (8GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-simNokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date5/1/201310/1/2007, Announced: 3/1/2007
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI143 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanSymbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-300PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
RAM memory512MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours3.5 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
Nokia Maps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)0.6W/kg (head)
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