Nokia 3208c
#10696
Samsung A717
#8651Category Breakdown
Nokia 3208c
Samsung A717
Performance
16.220.5
Camera
2.539.6
Display
26.332.3
Battery
11.010.3
Build
16.016.4
Connectivity
7.514.6
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
9.514.5
Summary
- The Nokia 3208c and Samsung A717 both feature a TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Nokia has a slightly larger 2.4-inch screen compared to the A717's unspecified size.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia has 13MB of storage and 13GB of RAM, while the Samsung offers 26MB of storage and 26GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung includes autofocus, enhancing image quality.
- The Nokia's battery capacity is 1020 mAh, slightly higher than the Samsung's 1000 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Build-wise, the Nokia is slightly heavier at 90g and thicker at 13.2mm compared to the Samsung's 93g and 12.7mm.
- Lastly, the Nokia supports a headphone jack, while the Samsung does not, affecting the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3208c
Samsung A717
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
For China
For AT&T
Display
Size
2.4"
N/A
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
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
13MB
26MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF@10fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.5 x 48.6 x 13.2 mm, 62.3 cc (4.27 x 1.91 x 0.52 in)
104 x 54 x 12.7 mm (4.09 x 2.13 x 0.5 in)
Weight
90 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Graphite Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
0.29 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A