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Nokia 3120 classic

Nokia 3120 classic

#9714
Samsung S3500

Samsung S3500

#9741

Category Breakdown

Nokia 3120 classic
Samsung S3500
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.051.0

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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 Details

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Video Recording

480p (newest firmware only)
320p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
Silver

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

N/A
N/A

OS Version

N/A
N/A

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No