Nokia 3120 classic
#9241
Samsung S3500
#9296Category Breakdown
Nokia 3120 classic
Samsung S3500
Performance
20.424.2
Camera
12.410.0
Display
39.139.1
Battery
10.36.5
Build
15.715.1
Connectivity
10.54.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.912.7
Summary
- The Nokia 3120 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, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 24MB of storage and 24MB of RAM, whereas the Samsung offers 40MB of storage and 40MB of RAM, suggesting better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Nokia can record video at 480p, while the Samsung is limited to 320p at 15fps.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is 1000mAh, providing longer usage compared to the Samsung's 800mAh battery.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with no support for WiFi or modern operating systems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3120 classic
Samsung S3500
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 16M 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
24MB
40MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p (newest firmware only)
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BL-4U)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111 x 45 x 13 mm, 60 cc (4.37 x 1.77 x 0.51 in)
99.9 x 48 x 14.3 mm (3.93 x 1.89 x 0.56 in)
Weight
85 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.11 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
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
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A