Nokia 2730 classic
#9818
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
Nokia 2730 classic
Samsung S3500
Performance
20.724.2
Camera
2.310.0
Display
32.339.1
Battery
11.06.5
Build
16.415.1
Connectivity
14.04.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.312.7
Summary
- The Nokia 2730 classic features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung S3500 has a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 16 million colors, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 30MB of storage and 30MB of RAM, whereas the Samsung provides 40MB of storage and 40MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung can record video at 320p@15fps compared to the Nokia's lower quality of 176x144@10fps.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is 1020mAh, which is higher than the Samsung's 800mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run basic software experiences typical of feature phones, with the Nokia supporting a headphone jack while the Samsung does not.
- Build-wise, the Nokia is slightly heavier at 87.7g and has a more compact design compared to the Samsung's dimensions and weight of 95.0g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 2730 classic
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
30MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
176x144@10fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.6 x 46.9 x 14.4 mm, 65 cc (4.31 x 1.85 x 0.57 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
87.7 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black or Dark Magenta
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A